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Japanese dementia awareness and support initiatives

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Japan continues to expand regional initiatives focused on dementia screening, consumer protection, and community education. In Akita Prefecture, Akita University has launched screening sessions in Kitaakita City that integrate cognitive and hearing tests, with plans to expand to seven municipalities by October. The Open University of Japan Akita Learning Center will host a lecture on September 26, 2026, titled “Dementia: Prevention, Coexistence, Rehabilitation, and Care,” led by Associate Professor Asaaki Asano. Efforts in Kyoto Prefecture remain focused on caregiver support and consumer protection. In Nagaokakyo, the 65th Otoku Mothers' Convention featured a lecture on the necessity of professional support, while Uji City and Fukuchiyama host seminars addressing consumer fraud and community coexistence. In Tochigi City, a human rights seminar drew approximately 700 citizens, including a documentary screening by director Naoko Nobutomo. Newer awareness campaigns include “Orange Festa” events in Wakkanai and Akashi. To support home-based care, families are encouraged to use Community General Support Centers to manage medical and financial needs. The Aichi branch of the Association of People with Dementia and Their Families offers a “Family Support Program” to reduce the psychological burden of caregiving. Additionally, the AI-driven mobile application “Yorunimo” provides 24-hour emotional support and practical tips to address the “nameless care” associated with constant monitoring. Educational outreach has also reached younger generations. At Haijima High School in western Tokyo, students participate in voluntary training led by the Caravan Association, receiving orange wristbands to signify they possess basic knowledge to assist those living with dementia. In Sugito, the “Orange Cafe” offers lectures and “cognicise” exercises—combining physical and cognitive tasks for prevention. Meanwhile, in Otsu City, virtual reality technology is being used to simulate the experience of living with dementia to foster empathy. These efforts address a condition currently affecting approximately 4.5 million people in Japan.

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