FAQ

We are a non-profit corporation incorporated and registered in British Columbia. Three members of the association work as volunteers and operate the event with the help of everyone who supports our activities. In addition to "dementia," we also hold lectures and events that address other themes that may be useful to participants.

Many of the "dementia cafes" operated throughout Japan are called "orange cafes." In Japan, orange is the color associated with dementia support. Orange is the image color of the "One Million Dementia Supporters Caravan," and the dementia measures launched by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare are called the "Orange Plan" and the "New Orange Plan" (both commonly known as the "Orange Plan"). The Japanese Dementia Support Association also uses that name.

Symptoms of dementia change little by little and can change throughout the day. As the symptoms change, the responses of those around you will also change. The hint for the character was born with this keyword of "change". Just as a chameleon "changes" its body color to suit its surroundings, we aim to be an organization that can adapt to changes and flexibly support those affected by dementia.

``Restaurant that makes mistakes in orders'' was started in Japan to promote understanding of dementia and to spread the feeling of ``okay, okay'' to the world even if you make a mistake when ordering. People with dementia take orders and deliver the food. Based on that concept, Orange Cafe's special event, ``Orange Café,'' is held once a year. This is part of the activities of the Japanese Dementia Support Association, which aims to raise awareness of dementia and eliminate misunderstandings and prejudices in the Greater Vancouver community.

``Orange Café'' is a cafe with the theme of ``end-of-life care,'' where you think about where, how, and with whom you want to spend your final moments. With the support of the Japan End-of-Life Caregivers Association and the cooperation of the End-of-Life Caregivers Association Canada, we have been holding this event since 2018 in collaboration with Soramaru Takayama, who is active as a poet in Vancouver and Japan. Masu. Once a year, we provide a place for ``relaxed'' and ``akaruk'' discussions about ``your own end'' and ``the end of a loved one'', which come equally to all of us as long as we are alive. This activity starts with listening to other people's opinions and aims to have a casual and fun discussion.

On September 1994, 21, the 10th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease was held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The International Alzheimer's Association and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly designated September 21, the first day of the conference, as World Alzheimer's Day. Awareness activities for Alzheimer's disease will be held on this day. In addition, September has been designated as Alzheimer's Month, and various initiatives are being carried out around the world.