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Aiming to create a society where people with dementia can live with peace of mind

Aiming to create a society where people with dementia can live with peace of mind

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What is the Japanese Dementia Support Association?

The Japanese Dementia Support Association is a non-profit corporation established and registered in BC in February 2017. We are working to disseminate accurate information and raise awareness in the local Japanese community to eliminate misunderstandings and prejudices about dementia.

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About our activities

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A place for information exchange and learning

orange cafe

This monthly gathering is open to anyone who wants to learn about dementia, has a family member or friend with dementia, or is a person with dementia. This is a place for information exchange and learning based on themes related to dementia by guest speakers.

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think about how your life will end

Orange Cafe de Otori-to

The theme of ``Orange Café'' is ``caregivers'' who think about where, how, and with whom they would like to spend their last moments of life. By sharing "death" without viewing it as a taboo, it becomes an opportunity to think about how life ends.

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Initiatives that started in Japan and have been praised both domestically and internationally

Orange Cafe makes a mistake in ordering

A restaurant where everyone who works in the hall has dementia and makes mistakes when ordering. This event, which started in Japan, will be expanded into the Orange Cafe in the Vancouver area, where the Japanese Dementia Support Association is based.

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Learn the secret to living in a longevity society

Hybrid lecture

A "hybrid lecture" is a combination of a meeting-style lecture and an online lecture such as Zoom. You can choose to participate in-person or online. The theme of the lecture is not limited to ``dementia,'' but we also strive to provide useful information such as ``end of life'' and tips for healthy longevity.

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A place for information exchange and learning during the coronavirus pandemic

online de cafe

It started in June 2020 because the gathering-style event "Orange Cafe" could not be held due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. Every month, we hold a ``Laughter Yoga'' session, which combines yoga breathing techniques and laughter exercises, on the video communication platform ``Zoom''.

User's voice

“By chance, I participated in Laughter Yoga, and last year,Nominated annually for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine,Professor Hachiro Sugimoto's "Online Lecture"I was grateful to have had the opportunity to participate.After the lecture by Dr. Shuai Sugimoto, who was unable to attend due to work commitments,I suddenly thought, ``I wish there was on-demand distribution.''“On-demand delivery” is now part of my lifestyle.It is also one of the essential media. If I could make it happen,I am confident that others will have the opportunity to participate without missing out.I would appreciate it if you would consider it. ”

SK, Lives in North Vancouver

“You always provide us with useful, timely and meaningful projects.Thank you. It's not just about dementia, it's about your parents' future, your own future,When thinking about your family's future,Information and systems you should know, etc.It was really helpful to have experts explain things to me in Japanese.It is also necessary to accumulate new knowledge,It serves as a refresher and deepens your understanding, soI would be happy if you could repeat the past topics and contents and provide a plan.The event has a wide range of elaborate contents, and in addition,The warm and peaceful atmosphere isI think this is one of the big attractions that makes me want to continue participating. ”

HK, Lives in Vancouver

“I am grateful that you have planned so many things with the elderly in mind.In this year's program, of course we will talk about Dr. Hachiro Sugimoto in the three-part series, but we will also be able to touch upon the wonderful humanity of Mr. Hachiro Sugimoto himself. I am very fortunate that I was able to do this.Incorporating Laughter Yoga into my daily life has been very helpful. Every time I brush my teeth, I start doing the "Ah, I, U, Bae" exercise, and I feel that the muscles around my mouth and jaw have become easier to move. I think it will be necessary to review the document preparation that we received guidance from experts at the lectures so far. We would like to request that you provide us with the opportunity to update the documents on a regular basis. ”

YB, Lives in North Vancouver

``One of the great appeals of each lecture is that you can hear real voices from the field, which are not available on the internet.It's also nice to be able to ask questions about what you want to know at the lectures.At the end of the lectures, there is always a microphone. is turned on, and all participants are asked to say "thank you" to the speaker. At that time, the happiest moment for me is when I join in with everyone else's voices and say "thank you" and hear the many voices of "thank you" one after another. I believe that the association's activities not only deliver information related to dementia, but also serve to connect the Japanese community online. I appreciate you sincerely. ”

KH, Lives in Richmond

I am really impressed with the activities of the Japanese Dementia Support Association.called dementia,Most people face head-on the symptoms that come with aging.stomach,We plan lectures by experts as volunteer activities.I am humbled by the way they are doing it. Just wish,To maintain these wonderful activities stably,There is a need for measures for further development.Activities with a small number of people areNo matter how sincerely you are passionate about it,Since I do it in between jobs, there are limits to what I can do.In terms of funding, labor supply, etc.If only there was more extensive support,It will be much easier. I think that is the issue. ”

KK, Lives in Burnaby

``I was lucky enough to participate in ``Laughter Yoga'' last year, and I am grateful that I was able to participate in the ``Online Lecture'' by Dr. Hachiro Sugimoto, who is nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine every year. After Dr. Shuai Sugimoto's lecture, which I was unable to attend due to work commitments, I suddenly thought, ``I wish there was on-demand streaming.'' “On-demand distribution” is now an indispensable medium for my lifestyle. If we can make this happen, I am sure that others will have more opportunities to participate. I would appreciate it if you would consider it. ”

Ni, Lives in North Vancouver

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