Busan is good

Hahaha Campus Health Center Completes First Half of Senior Healthcare Program Program to Resume in September After Summer Break

내용

The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the Hahaha Campus Health Center successfully completed the first-half run of its Senior Healthcare Program, which had been conducted from February to May in collaboration with the Department of Physical Therapy at Catholic University. The program will resume in September.

This program targeted seniors aged 65 and older who use the Hahaha Campus Health Center. Based on frailty test results, participants were divided into two groups: “Strong Muscles!” (normal group) and “Health UP” (pre-frailty group).

In particular, the “Health UP” program for the pre-frailty group was a specialized, one-on-one coaching initiative led directly by professors from Catholic University. Participants also received follow-up education from the Hahaha Campus Health Center to help maintain their health.

Additionally, in May, the center conducted simple physical function assessments (SPPB)* and customized counseling programs in partnership with Catholic University, aimed at preventing sarcopenia.

The focus was not merely on physical measurements, but on suggesting practical improvement strategies tailored to each individual's health habits and physical condition.

The Hahaha Campus Senior Healthcare Program will take a break from June to August due to the summer heat and academic calendar. It is scheduled to resume in September.

For more information, please contact the Hahaha Campus Health Center at ☎ 051-868-3316~7.

One participant of the “Health UP” program shared,

“It was a valuable experience to receive direct instruction from professors using senior healthcare equipment. The follow-up education provided by the center's nurse was also very helpful for managing my health.”

Professor Kang Jong-ho of Catholic University stated,

“This program went beyond simple physical assessments to provide customized health management plans tailored to each senior's condition.”

Lee So-ra, Director of the Busan Citizen Health Bureau, remarked,

“I hope this industry-academic partnership program will serve as a cornerstone for sarcopenia prevention and senior health management in the Busan area. The Hahaha Campus Health Center will continue its efforts to promote the health of local seniors.”

---

Attachment 1: Program Photos

• ●“Strong Muscles!” Healthcare Program ▲

• ●“Health UP” Program ▲

Attachment 2: Program Overview

“Strong Muscles!” Healthcare Program

• ●Duration: Feb–May 2025 (2 sessions, 6 weeks each, 2 times/week)

• ●Target: Seniors aged 65 or older, classified as normal based on frailty test

• ●Staff: 3 (1 manager, 2 health partners)

• ●Contents: Customized exercise interventions, use and safety of healthcare equipment, blood pressure/glucose checks, health habit counseling, and self-care education

• ●Participants: 22 individuals, 264 cumulative attendees

• ●Next Round: Scheduled for Sept–Nov 2025

“Health UP” Program

• ●Duration: Feb–May 2025 (3 sessions, 4 weeks each, 2 times/week)

• ●Target: Seniors aged 65 or older, classified as pre-frailty group

• ●Staff: 4 (1 Catholic University professor, 1 manager, 2 health partners)

• ●Contents:

• ○Pre-assessments: Physical function, frailty screening, depression, and social network analysis

• ○Interventions: One-on-one professional coaching based on test results

• ●Participants: 18 individuals, 144 cumulative attendees

• ●Next Round: Scheduled for Sept–Nov 2025

SPPB Physical Function Assessment and Personalized Counseling

• ●Duration: May 8 – June 5, 2025

• ●Target: Hahaha Campus users aged 65 or older

• ●Staff: 6 (1 manager, 5 Catholic University faculty)

• ●Contents: SPPB assessments (gait, balance, sit-to-stand) and personalized counseling

• ●Sessions: 5, 28 participants