About dementia

　Dementia is a disease in which the function of the brain is impaired, unlike mere forgetfulness. Atrophy of the brain and cerebral infarction interferes with daily life.
　Dementia can be treated depending on the type and may slow down the progression. Therefore, it is important to visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
　
　In order for the person to spend calmly, the point is how to treat and speak in consideration of the person's life so far.
　Minami Ward has created the Dementia Haya Understanding Guide (PDF: 4,992KB), which describes consultations and prevention regarding dementia. It is distributed at the Minami Ward Office and the Regional Comprehensive Support Center in Minami Ward (8 community care plazas in the ward).
　In addition, in Yokohama City, there is a "Yokohama City forgetful health check-up" that allows citizens aged 50 and over to receive it once a year free of charge (from April 1, 2023, the target has been expanded so that health check-up can also receive it.) 。　
　It is said that one in five elderly people will have dementia. I recommend taking the health check-up once a year.
　

　It is a course to train "dementia supporters" who watch people with dementia and their families in order to create a town where people can live with peace of mind even if they have dementia. Dementia caravan mate becomes lecturer and holds in area.
　Please contact the Minami Ward Office Elderly and Disabled Support Division Senior Citizen Support Section (Tel: 045-341-1139, Fax: 045-341-1144) for the schedule.

　The state of the reserve army before dementia is called MCI (mild cognitive impairment). It is a condition in which cognitive function is lower than the age.
　Let's train the three functions of the brain to prevent dementia.

• Training the "Caution Split Function":　Perform multiple tasks in parallel
• Training "planning power":　Think about procedures and arrangements
• Train "memory of events":　Doing work that reminds me of a few days ago

• Move your body while using your head
• Prevention of dementia through "connection"
• Eat well-balanced, cook, and make your brain and body lively.

　Specifically, please see "dementia haya understanding guide (PDF: 4,992KB)".

　Interviews by specialists, social workers, public health nurses, etc., or consultations by visiting. We provide suggestions and support for medical care and nursing care so that family members who care can deepen their knowledge and understanding of dementia.
　Advance reservations are required, so please contact the Minami Ward Office Elderly and Disabled Support Division Senior Citizen Support Section (Tel: 045-341-1139, Fax: 045-341-1144).

　When elderly people with dementia who cannot return home are protected, information can be registered in advance so that they can immediately confirm their identity. This is a system that provides information on elderly people with dementia to the police in advance. The purpose is for early detection when the person goes missing.
　What is required at the time of pre-registration is as follows.

• Applicant private seal
• Photo of the person (upper body and whole body)
• emergency contact number (name: Address, Phone number)

　It is available at Minami Ward Office Elderly and Disabled Support Division (23rd floor on the second floor) or at the Regional Comprehensive Support Center in your area.

　Why don't you talk about nursing care in earnest while exchanging information with those who care, and reduce the stress of daily nursing care even a little? Please feel free to join us.
　Specifically, please refer to Local Elderly Care Management Center of your area.