Creating communities where people with and without dementia can all live comfortably is a challenge for Japan and the world. Dementia patients, their families and welfare specialists gather once a month or so at local community centers and elsewhere to enjoy conversations and exchange information. Dementia cafes are meant to be a place for dementia patients to stay engaged with their local community and prevent them and their families from becoming isolated. The appropriate support and ideas of those around dementia patients helps them live as they have before. RELATED STORIESThe dementia timebomb: Ageing Japan faces healthcare crisisNew Alzheimer’s drug shows promise, but needs testing to prove efficacyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 14, 2022 08:52 UTC