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Training for Community Awareness of Dementia

With emerging statistics revealing that about 1 in 3.6 individuals aged 65 and older have dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), this condition has become a significant societal issue. In response, local organizations are gathering to implement a door-to-door training exercise aimed at enhancing community outreach and understanding of dementia. This initiative seeks to cultivate an environment where everyone can live safely and confidently.

Overview of the Training

The training will consist of teams of 5 to 6 members from various community organizations conducting individual visits to local households. During these visits, trained members will engage with residents, presenting scenarios related to dementia, such as a person struggling to recognize their own home. The goal is to provide these residents with a simulated experience of how to effectively respond to such situations.

Event Details

• - Date: June 6, 2026 (Saturday)
• - Time: 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM
• - Location: Hagoromo Community Welfare Service Center, Tachikawa City, Hagoromo-cho 1-12-18

Participants will break into teams and visit households within the Hagoromo area starting from this venue.

Implementation Structure

The event is organized by the Dementia Support Simulation Training Executive Committee, which comprises:

• - Hagoromo Association
• - Dr. Yoshiki Shioyasu
• - San Tama Welfare Association
• - San Tama Health Friends Association, Tachikawa Branch
• - Tachikawa Hospital (Dementia Medical Center)
• - Nanbu Higashi Hagoromo Community Support Center

Supporting Organizations:

• - Ebisukai Fellow Homes

Sponsored by:

• - Nakamura Dental Clinic (Hagoromo Town)

The training aims to provide participants with valuable hands-on experience, equipping them with necessary skills to support individuals with dementia in their community. Notably, footage from the previous training session is available on Tachikawa City's official video channel—scan the QR code to view it.

Contact Information

For those interested in learning more about the initiative or participating in the training:

• - Nanbu Higashi Hagoromo Community Support Center

Contact: Deep Suzu Okamura
Phone: 042-523-5612

• - Tachikawa Health and Medical Division

Dementia Policy Section Contact: Hiroichi Nio
Phone: 042-523-2111 (Extension 1483)

Through this initiative, the community aims to strengthen its ability to offer support for those affected by dementia and to foster a collaborative environment where awareness and understanding can flourish.