Social Systems and Resources for People with Dementia

• Published in: Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyū no shinpo Vol. 70; no. 3; p. 221
• Main Author: Washimi, Yukihiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan 01.03.2018
• ISSN: 1881-6096
• DOI: 10.11477/mf.1416200984

In the Clinical Guidelines for Dementia 2017, the strategies to support persons with dementia and their families have increased significantly. This article provides a comprehensive and concise explanation of the importance of the newly launched systems and social resources. A new Five-Year Plan for promotion of Dementia Measures ("New Orange Plan") supports the realization of a society where persons with dementia are able to live with dignity as long as possible. New Medical Centers for Dementia provide specialized medical services and integrate community resources for building a comprehensive support network for persons with dementia. Dementia Support Doctors provide support and advice to the primary care doctors, who are able to facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration in the community. General Support Centers in the community provide comprehensive support for the improvement of health and medical care, and promotion of education among the general public. Initial-phase intensive support team for dementia is a multi-disciplinary team that organizes a support system for early detection and diagnosis of dementia, law against elderly abuse, and measures for younger-onset dementia. Demonstrating evidence on the significance and usefulness of these systems and social resources is an important issue for the future.