Nationwide Sincerity: Shincheonji’s "Baekse Manse" Programme Fills the Gaps in Senior Care in Yangsan

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The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Yangsan Branch is giving scalp massages to elderly residents of Geumchon Village.
Addressing Emotional Isolation in an Ageing Society
As South Korea transitions into a super-ageing society, emotional isolation and relationship breakdown among the elderly have emerged as critical social challenges. While public administrative systems provide financial and physical infrastructure support, minor gaps in emotional care often remain unaddressed. To bridge this divide, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has been operating "Baekse Manse" (meaning "Long Live One Hundred Years")—a nationwide, participation-oriented silver programme designed to promote cognitive health, physical well-being, and genuine emotional stability for seniors.

Restoring Vitality and Local Connections
Operating under the slogan "A Wonderful Life, Even if Just for Today," the Yangsan Branch hosted a session at the Geumchon Saemaul Hall on 16th June and 21st July. On the 16th, and for seniors unable to view the spring blossoms due to poor health, volunteers provided a healing tea time featuring cherry blossom tea alongside a tactile cognitive activity focused on decorating model trees with pom-poms to stimulate fine motor skills. On the latter date, activities spanned professional hair-grooming services, physical health gymnastics, laughter therapy, health quizzes, and fundamental medical check-ups, effectively encouraging seniors to step out of isolation and engage in lively community interaction.

A Standard for Sustainable Civil Volunteering
Looking ahead, an official of the Yangsan Branch expressed the group's intention to promote ‘Wall Story,’ a mural painting volunteer project targeting Saemaul Halls.

Meanwhile, the nationwide execution of the "Baekse Manse" programme demonstrates that private volunteer networks can effectively complement public welfare structures. By actively expanding from material distribution to specialised cognitive health tracking and emotional preservation, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group in Yangsan continues to foster a sustainable, family-like community structure for our seniors.

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