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Dementia care at home: telemedicine assessments for dementia patients in Gangdong-gu, Republic of Korea
When COVID-19 forced the closure of the Dementia Care Center in Gangdong-gu, South Korea, in February 2020, Gangdong-gu Mayor Lee Jung-hun launched a “remote medical assessment” pilot for dementia patients in the city, combined with visiting nurse services. This telemedicine service has not only helped to fill the huge gap left by the centre’s closure, but has also helped resolve unequal access to health care in the city.