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by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 16, 2023 1

Kyoto Police Officer arrested on suspicion of theft during investigation, suspected of stealing from the home of an elderly person with dementia

A Kyoto Prefectural Police Officer, who was arrested for stealing cash from the scene of an investigation, told police that he had visited other homes of elderly people with dementia under the guise of crime prevention guidance and stole cash, according to interviews with investigators.
It is suspected that the financial institution misused the information it provided to the police to prevent damage from special fraud, and the amount of damage is estimated to exceed 10 million yen.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 13, 2023 1

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PM Kishida Instructs Cabinet as ‘care leavers’ Become an Issue in Japan’s Aging Society

Prime Minister Kishida has instructed his cabinet ministers to quickly study the need to prevent “care leavers” from quitting their jobs for nursing care or nursing reasons, with the aim of submitting the necessary amendments to the law in next year’s ordinary Diet session.

In an effort to strengthen measures against dementia, the government has established the “Council for Realization of a ‘Happy Aging Society’ Facing Dementia” with the participation of people affected by dementia and their families, and has been promoting discussions on the issue.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 3, 2023 0

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Japan Preparing National Project to Deal with Dementia

The Japanese government is planning what it has described as a new national project to deal with dementia, centered around strengthening efforts aimed at the prevention of and coexistence with the syndrome.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 22, 2023 0

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Dementia-related missing person cases in Japan has doubled over past the 10 years

A total of 18,709 people with dementia were reported missing in 2022, up 6.1% from the previous year, making it the highest number on record. The number of dementia-related cases has increased every year since the agency began keeping count in 2012, when 9,607 cases were reported.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 14, 2023 0

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Japan’s Upper House passes law to support people with dementia

Japan’s Upper House of the Diet has enacted a bill aimed at providing support for people with dementia to live with dignity. It was unanimously approved on Wednesday.

A study group of the health ministry says the number of people afflicted with the condition in Japan is increasing annually. The group expects the figure to reach around 7 million in 2025.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 24, 2022 0

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17,636 Dementia Sufferers Reported Missing in Japan in 2021

The number of dementia sufferers who were reported missing in Japan last year rose by 71 from the preceding year to 17,636, police data showed Thursday.

The figure marked the ninth consecutive year of increase and jumped 1.8-fold from 2012, when statistics began, according to the data by the National Police Agency.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 19, 2021 0

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Japanese Bankers Association to ask banks to allow third party requests for withdrawals from accounts held by people with dementia

The Japanese Bankers Association, or Zenginkyo, said Thursday that it will ask member commercial banks to flexibly respond to third-party requests for withdrawals of dementia sufferers’ deposits.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 3, 2020 0

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Dementia patients reported missing in Japan in 2019 hit record 17,500

Of those reported missing, 245 were not found by the end of the year while 16,775, including people reported missing in 2018 or earlier, were located, according to the police data.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt June 9, 2020 0

Coronavirus COVID-19 Dementia Disability Japan Technology

Anti-Dementia Smartphone App Developed in Japan

A Japanese government institution has developed a smartphone app designed to prevent elderly people from developing dementia amid restraints on going out and other activities away from home due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 13, 2019 0

Dementia Disability Elderly Japan Nursing Care Typhoon Hagibis

As Japan marks one month after deadly Typhoon Hagibis, twenty-six care facilities in affected areas remained damaged

“The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said Tuesday that 26 nursing homes and group homes for elderly people with dementia in seven prefectures remain damaged after flooding. Some elderly residents have been forced to move multiple times during evacuation, which has had an adverse impact on their health.”