Wellness Dining and Sumida Team Up for Health Festival to Combat Frailty

Wellness Dining and Sumida's Fight Against Frailty

As Japan swiftly ages, the challenge of frailty— the transitional state before requiring nursing care— has become a priority for both national and local governments. In this context, Wellness Dining Inc., based in Sumida, Tokyo, has been actively working to tackle this crucial issue through nutrition and meal services catered specifically for preventing lifestyle diseases and supporting older adults.

Event Announcement

On September 13, 2025, Wellness Dining will participate in the "Your Actions Can Change Your Body and Mind: Frailty Prevention Festival in Sumida," an event organized by the Sumida Ward Elderly Welfare Division. The festival will offer individual nutritional consultations with registered dietitians and showcase actual meal delivery services, contributing to extending the health span of local residents.

Addressing the Growing Concern of Frailty

Japan’s aging population is escalating at an unprecedented rate, with projections suggesting that one in three citizens will be aged 65 or older by 2040. As frailty signifies the slight deterioration of physical strength, cognitive function, and muscles, it is recognized as a precursor to needing care. However, this state can often be reversed or mitigated by focusing on exercise, nutrition, and social participation. Still, a study by Wellness Dining revealed a significant gap between awareness and action regarding frailty— only 15% of respondents claimed to understand frailty and actively take preventive measures.

Collaborative Efforts for Prevention

Combatting frailty requires personalized support that speaks to individual lifestyle needs. This is where partnerships between municipalities and private enterprises become crucial. The festival aims to embody these collaborative efforts, providing attendees with programs focusing on movement, nutrition, oral care, cognitive exercises, and community engagement in a hands-on learning experience.

Wellness Dining will leverage its expertise in nutrition by facilitating individual consultations on how to prevent frailty through diet. Our past collaborations with local governments, like our initiative in Arao City, Kumamoto, where we implemented meal delivery for residents, will steer our efforts in Sumida.

Investing in a Healthier Future

At the festival, attendees can take advantage of free nutritional consultations from our registered dietitians, who will offer tailored guidance on daily dietary habits and practical approaches to make them sustainable. Additionally, we will feature exhibitions of commercially available products aimed at easy integration into daily routines for frailty prevention, along with interactive content showcasing actionable ideas for everyday life.

Through these efforts, we aspire to transition from mere awareness to actionable steps, enabling each person to better their health span.