a robot they were holding in their hands. I could not hide my surprise and was astonished by the robot. From there, I became curious about how robots are used to prevent dementia and what kind of support they could offer for people with dementia in different countries. So, in this article, I will write about what dementia is and what is being done in the Netherlands, including the advantages and disadvantages of support for people with dementia in Japan.aggressiveness, and wandering are characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease. Although it only makes up a small percentage of all symptoms, frontotemporal dementia is the only kind of dementia that has been classified as incurable.Families frequently find it difficult to deal with the early signs, which include personality changes and strange behavior, because they are more noticeable than memory loss. support people with dementia. This helps to reduce stigma and make people with dementia feel more accepted in their neighborhoods.3.Government Support: Japan’s long-term care insurancesystem provides affordable care for those with dementia.The comprehensive system offers home care services, dayprograms, and residential care options. This system helpsensure that individuals with dementia get the support theyneed without excessive financial strain.4.Family-Centered Approach: The culture of family supportis strong in Japan. Many families are involved in the careof their loved ones, and there are resources availableto help them, including counseling and respite care toprevent caregiver burnout.Hello. My name is Nana, and I am studying at a nature connection school in Seattle. We are now in the middle of winter. I spend my days feeling many things about the quietness and darkness of this winter.Recently, when I was exploring the countryside of Japan, I met an elderly couple. I think they were taking a walk because it was the time of year when the maple and ginko were beautiful. The person said, ‘Can you take my picture?’ I was nearby so I quickly replied, ‘Of course! But they seemed to be talking to In dementia, a variety of brain disorders cause the brain’s nerve cells to gradually stop functioning, decreasing cognitive function (memory, judgment, etc.) and interfering with social interactions.As Japan’s population ages, more people are getting dementia. About 1/7 of adults aged 65 and over had dementia in 2012. As people grow older, their risk of having dementia rises, and the number of dementia sufferers is predicted to keep growing.Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia are the four primary forms of dementia, while there are many more. More than 90% of dementia cases fall into one of the four primary categories, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most prevalent.Since Alzheimer’s disease causes about 60% of all dementia symptoms, many people associate it with the condition.The prevalence of female patients, paranoia, verbal abuse, Japan is one of the countries in the world with the highest number of dementia patients due to its aging population. This section looks at what kind of policies Japan is taking towards dementia.1.Emphasis on Technology: Japan is known for integratingtechnology into dementia care. Robots like Pepper andParo are used to provide companionship and emotionalsupport, helping reduce feelings of loneliness and anxiety.Additionally, smart homes equipped with sensors andmonitoring systems help patients maintain independencewhile ensuring their safety.2.Community Involvement: Japan promotes the idea ofdementia-friendly communities, where local residents,businesses, and services are trained to understand and6Wilderness Awareness School, DuvalL WA, U.S.A.Nanami Nishiyama What is dementia? Dementia care in Japan Dementia care in Japan and the Netherlands
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