The Seochang Health Life Support Center (서창건강생활지원센터), operated under the Namdong-gu (남동구) Public Health Center in Incheon, announced on the 29th that it is partnering with the Incheon Health Promotion Association (인천건강증진협회) to run the 'Ha-ha Laughter Wellness Exercise Class' aimed at building muscle strength and preventing depression among older adults. The tailored program, which combines healthy calisthenics with laughter therapy, will be held 12 times in total through July.
 [코리안투데이] Seniors at the Seochang Health Life Support Center (서창건강생활지원센터) participate in the 'Ha-ha Laughter Wellness Exercise Class,' performing group calisthenics together. © 김현수 기자 |
A Tailored Senior Wellness Program Blending Laughter Therapy and Calisthenics
The class is run with instructor support from the Incheon Health Promotion Association (인천건강증진협회; President Kim Bong-su). The program is structured to combine healthy calisthenics — designed to improve seniors' flexibility and build muscle strength — with laughter therapy.
The program focuses on counteracting the physical decline that comes with aging while also boosting self-esteem and a sense of happiness among older adults, with the aim of preventing depression in later life.
 [코리안투데이] An instructor from the Incheon Health Promotion Association (인천건강증진협회) leads a laughter therapy session for senior participants. © 김현수 기자 |
Participants Call It 'A Joyful Hour That Made Me Forget My Blues and Stress'
One senior participant said, 'The Seochang Health Life Support Center (서창건강생활지원센터) opened this fun laughter class just for us — it gave me a chance to laugh out loud for the first time in a long while, and it was a joyful hour that made me forget the everyday sadness and stress I carry.'
Public Health Center Director Lee Eun-seon (이은선) noted, 'The Ha-ha Laughter Wellness Exercise Class serves as an opportunity to help seniors enhance their social engagement and emotional stability so they can enjoy their later years with energy and good health. The response and satisfaction levels from the seniors who participate in the class have been exceptionally high.'
[ Reporter Kim Hyun-soo ] incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com
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