Prevention of dementia

Early notice of dementia has the following benefits:
①Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) ※At the stage of this, devising lifestyle may delay the transition to dementia or prevent the transition.
②Treatment at an early stage (such as taking medicine) may slow the progression.
③You can review your life according to the situation of yourself and your family and prepare for the future.
※Mild cognitive impairment (MCI): Forgetfulness is the main symptom, but it has little effect on daily life and cannot be diagnosed with dementia.

If you are worried about forgetfulness, have any problems or concerns, please consult your GP or specialized medical institution once without worrying about yourself.
You can also check yourself or someone close to you.

"Checklist for early detection of dementia that can be done by yourself" (PDF: 1,534KB)
※The results of this checklist are only approximate and do not replace medical diagnoses.
　Diagnosis of dementia requires consultation with a medical institution.
※If the physical function is impaired, the score may be higher.

In Yokohama City, we recommend the check below according to the "Checklist for Awareness of Dementia that can be done by yourself".
(Let's be able to check all three.)
□　I take physical checkup once a year.
□　There are family medical institutions (doctors, dentists, pharmacies).
□　They are engaged in activities to go out (hobbies, volunteer activities, etc.).

Knowing the points of life that are less likely to cause dementia from a healthy life and continuing to practice them will help maintain the acknowledgement function and slow down the decline in acknowledgement function.

Early notice and four tips leaflets (PDF: 4,953KB) that lead to dementia prevention

For those aged 50 and over living in the city, forgetful health check-up (simple test for dementia) is provided free of charge. For more information, please refer to the "Forgetful health check-up" below.
・Forgetful health check-up
・Forgetful health check-up once a year (introduction video)

We are engaged in various initiatives in each region as preventive care activities, including activities to maintain cognitive functions. Specifically, please refer to ward office (Elderly and Disabled Support Division) or Local Elderly Care Management Center.
・Preventing care from being healthy

・Yokohama health style (Yokohama walking point, Yokohama health stamp rally, Yokohama senior volunteer point) (outside site)