Seminar A

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The latest trends in health and welfare in our super-aging society, declining birth rate, and shrinking population!

All six latest topics, including Sweden's measures against dementia, are a must-see!

11:00-12:00

“Preventing Frailty for a Prosperous Life in the 100-Year"

With the rapid aging of the population, extending healthy life expectancy has become an important issue, and interest in preventing frailty among the elderly is growing as a countermeasure. The key points and recent research trends in the prevention of frailty will be explained.

Mr. Yoshinori FUJIWARA (Deputy Director, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Director, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Center for Long-Term Care Prevention and Frail Prevention Promotion Support Center) 

13:00-14:00

“Bringing ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ Closer to People: A Symbiotic Society Through Accessible Design"

In addition to explaining the definition of “reasonable accommodation” and points to keep in mind for the general public and business people, examples of corporate use of accessible design to realize a symbiotic society and real voices from the “Good Things Survey” conducted by the Organization for the Promotion of Common Goods will be introduced.

Mr. Yasuyuki HOSHIKAWA (Executive Director and Secretary General, Kyoyohin Promotion Organization)

15:00-16:00

“Risk Management in Nursing Care Facilities: Learning from Case Studies to Prevent Accidents"

This session will introduce case studies of accidents such as falls and aspiration that occur in nursing care settings, review the background and factors behind such accidents, and explain countermeasures to prevent accidents. She will also address the importance of regular communication between staff and patients, and information sharing among staff.

Ms. Rumiko INOUE (Representative of Care Styles Consulting)

10:30-12:00

“International Trends in Dementia Measures: Case Studies of Sweden and Japan” 

In Japan, the Basic Act on Dementia came into effect this year to comprehensively and systematically promote measures to enable people with dementia to live with dignity and hope. 

With an estimated 15% of the elderly, or nearly 6 million people, expected to suffer from dementia by 2040, how can we support people with dementia and their families in the community? This session will report on the efforts in Sweden and Japan, including the latest topics on dementia policies.
 

［Opening Remarks] 

Ms. Anna TENJE, Minister of Older People and Social Security, Sweden

Ms. Atsuko MURAKI, Chairperson of Japan National Council of Social Welfare

［Speakers]

  Dr. Shuichi AWATA (Director, Center for the Future of Dementia Society, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital and Gerontology Center)
  Ms. Jenny WADA (Deputy Director, Ministry of Social Affairs, Division for Social Services and Disability Policy, Sweden)  

［Facilitator]

  Prof. Noriko TSUKADA (Professor, Nihon University College of Commerce)

10:45-11:45

“Distinctive Approach of Yao City: Striving to Be the Most Meddlesome City in Japan”

Regarding the Act on 'Self-Reliance Support for Needy Persons,' which aims to promote self-reliance through support for economically disadvantaged residents, the unique 'Life Crisis Rescue Project' and its practical implementation by Yao City, Osaka will be introduced.

［Speakers]

Ms. Yumiko OKAMOTO (Deputy Director of Health and Welfare Department and Director of Welfare Office, Yao City Hall)

Mr. Masaki ISHIKAWA (Director, Community Welfare Division, Yao City Council of Social Welfare)

Mr. Keiichi ARAI (President, Yao Rimpokan Social Welfare Corporation)　

［Facilitator]

Prof. Koichiro YAMASHITA (Senior Professor, Chuo Fukushi Gakuin, National Council of Social Welfare)

13:00 - 15:30

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