Support for elderly and dementia

Caseworkers and public health nurses are accepting consultations on welfare and health at the ward office window.

Public health nurses, social workers, chief care managers, etc. are accepting consultations at the Regional Comprehensive Support Center (Community Care Plaza).

Consultation by a specialist is available for dementia, etc.
Please contact us for details.

Counselors (clinical psychologists) are available to help reduce the stress and swell of caregivers.
Please contact us for details.

Persons aged 75 and over and some persons with disabilities aged 65 and over will receive medical care through the medical system for elder senior citizens.

In order to use the services of the long-term care insurance system, the person or his / her family must apply for "certification required for long-term care" at the ward office and receive certification. You can also have the Local Elderly Care Management Center (community care plazas, etc.), home care support companies, etc. apply for "certification for long-term care".

Please refer to the link below for guidance on The Long-term Care Insurance's overall insurance premiums.

• The welfare and health services for the elderly
• Information on facilities for the elderly

Please refer to the section "About the system for reducing user burden" on the The Long-term Care Insurance overview page.

This is a system in which money returns when the monthly user burden exceeds a certain upper limit.

For households exempt from municipal tax, living expenses and food expenses at the time of entering the facility (including short-term entrance) will be reduced.

If the total amount of each medical insurance and The Long-term Care Insurance's co-payment for one year is high, the amount exceeding the prescribed co-payment limit will be refunded.

This is a system that subsidizes the use of nursing care services for low-income earners.

When you purchase a specific welfare tool, you can receive the cost.

You can receive housing renovation expenses that support barrier-free.

Information and courses that are useful for the prevention of nursing care.

We provide on-site guidance so that you can live a healthy and independent life.

This is a list of medical institutions that responded that they would provide medical treatment for dementia in the "Questionnaire Survey on Yokohama City Dementia Medical Care" and agreed to the publication.

• Welfare Center for the Elderly (Izumi Kotobukiso)
• Senior club
• Hama and the card
• Keiro Special Ride Certificate (Keiro Pass)
• Yokohama Senior Volunteer Point
• Yokohama-shi silver human resources center (outside site)

For households living in Izumi Ward who live only in 65 years of age or older, there is a service that allows for the delivery of certain laundry cleaning at a low cost.

By implementing projects related to the promotion of rights protection, we support the elderly and disabled so that they can live their daily lives with peace of mind.

It is to write down your thoughts and thoughts now about your important future.

At the request of residents, Izumi Ward has created an emergency medical information kit that can be taken out of the refrigerator in the event of a disaster or emergency.

Elderly person watching in area "small notice of each person" handbill (PDF: 5,183KB)

Person who received "dementia supporter training course" becomes "dementia supporter". A person who understands dementia correctly and becomes a supporter who watches dementia people and their families warmly.

This is a summary of useful tips such as where to consult and what kind of system can be used when you feel dementia or when you are diagnosed with dementia.

When missing due to the symptoms of dementia, we are implementing initiatives aimed at early detection and protection of dementia with the cooperation of local stakeholders and related organizations. .

• SOS network for elderly people with dementia Izumi Ward
• Elderly people with dementia watch seal business (PDF: 795KB)

A team composed of professionals visits the homes of people with dementia or suspected dementia who are not connected to medical care or nursing care, provides consultation at medical institutions, support the use of nursing care services, and responds to the status of dementia. Provide advice and provide stable support.

• Information on the use of the Izumi Ward Support Team (PDF: 300KB)

Information on support for people with dementia who developed under the age of 65 and places for gathering between individuals and families.