TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Kaohsiung has rolled out 628 long-term care stations across hospitals, clinics, and district health centers to help people get support faster.

CNA reported Monday that the city has about 561,000 residents aged 65 and older, more than 20% of the population. The city’s health department said more than 93,000 people are now using long-term care services.

According to Kaohsiung’s health department, people can sign up for a consultation online or directly at a station. A geriatric care manager will then contact them and visit their home to assess what care services they need.

Officials said over 1,500 residents have received help through this system. They said the goal is to make care easy to find in places people already visit, such as hospitals and clinics.

One family said their mother, who has dementia, got support after visiting a long-term care station. She later joined a day care center, which improved her mood and appetite and eased the family’s stress, per Liberty Times.

Kaohsiung’s health department reminded seniors 65 and older, Indigenous residents 55 and older, people with disabilities, and adults 50 and older with dementia that they can use these stations for in-person help. They can also call 1966 to arrange a home assessment.