In Da Nang City, most of the private nursing homes are still under construction. Currently, social welfare centers are the ones that contribute the most to supporting the care of the elderly. Therefore, finding nursing homes with modern facilities and amenities is not easy.
According to research, currently the public health care system for the elderly, in addition to social protection centers, also has the Daycare Center of Hospital 199 (Ministry of Public Security). Established on October 2021, this is one of the effective models of Daycare and proactive care for the elderly in Da Nang City.
Here, the facilities are invested in spacious and modern, including: Massage Room, Community Room, Lunch Break Room, Therapy Activity Room, Rehabilitation Treatment Area, Outdoor Activity Area... The elderly will receive comprehensive care in terms of health, spirit, psychological support... For example, in terms of health, the Daycare Center will manage health - nutrition - psychotherapy. Ensure that the subjects at the Center can participate in social and recreational activities, including: Social entertainment - Spiritual support - Art therapy - Natural therapy). To support family members, psychological support, technological support in treatment and care.
Dr. Vo Thi Hong Huong - Head of General Planning Department, Hospital 199 informed that the establishment of elderly care centers contributes to meeting the increasing health care needs of the community in the context of rapid population aging. Although still young, this place promises to be a reliable address for the community in the field of elderly health care.
Convenience is also reflected in the relatively effective operating mechanism of the Daycare Center from the stages of Initial reception and assessment → Personalized care planning → Care implementation → Periodic monitoring and assessment → Coordination with families → Use of smart technology. All are unified, consensual, innovative, and creative to bring practical benefits to people who register to participate.
To be more convenient, proactive and effective in taking care of the elderly, Hospital 199 has continuously promoted the Daycare model through connecting and accompanying many units specializing in elderly care nationwide as well as internationally such as: Hovicare Finland, Germany, USA, Thien Tam An Nursing Home, New Horizon, Nhan Ai Daycare, Bach Nien Thien Duc...
Conducting elderly care activities in the community through mobile rehabilitation programs with free examination services such as: General examination, screening for cardiovascular risks, dementia, stone disease, urinary, musculoskeletal, hearing, vision, nutrition.
In particular, with the elderly care model following the direction of multidisciplinary geriatric rehabilitation, the elderly will enjoy many benefits in terms of psychotherapy, cognitive - language - motor - respiratory rehabilitation, physical therapy, and nutritional therapy.
“The unit will build a comprehensive and humane healthcare ecosystem for the elderly, to accompany and improve the quality of life, bringing joy to the community” - Dr. Quach Huu Trung - Director of Hospital 199 said.