A NETWORK SYSTEM INTEGRATING SERVICES TO PROMOTE ELDER CARE IN

SMALL COMMUNITIES

Masaki IshizukaMedical Corporation Junkei-Kai

Japan

Presentation Outline

1 ． Population Ageing in Japan

2 ． Basic Statistics

3 ． The Elderly with Dementia

4 ． Network Support System5 ． Conclusion

Population Ageing in Japan

Population Transition in Japan

（ Oct.2010 　；　 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ）

0102030405060708090

100110120130140

1960 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 2000 05 10

（ millions)

Households in Japan

（ Feb.2011: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ）

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

1975 80 85 90 95 2000 05 10

（ millions)

People per Family

（ Feb.2011: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ）

0

1

2

3

4

1975 80 85 90 95 2000 05 10

（ No. of People per Family ）

Elderly (65 +) with Dementia

（ 2003: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）

0

1

2

3

4

5

2002 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045

（ millions ）

39°

Dementia (estimate)

Data of Western Area of Akita city

Living alone (Over 65)

37,1239,0751,211

over700

Population (Over 65）Population Total)（

（ 2010 ； Akita City Office)

http://www.pref.akita.lg.jp/

Problems Limitations of the Long-term Care Insurance

System

Decrease in the number of Family Caregivers

General lack of Information and 　Understanding on Dementia

Solutions

1. Create a Network System

2. Improve public awareness on Dementia

Without the Network SystemCare Manager Home Helper

Home Visit Nurse Day Service Center

City Office

Public Health Nurse

Police Fire Station

Lawyer

Judicial Clerk

Gas Bureau Water Bureau

Hospital

Clinic

Nursing Home

Pharmacy

Neighboorhood association

Women’s association

Senior sitizen’s club

Post office

Supermarket Paperboy

Home Delivery

Milkman

Convenience Store

Caregiver’s Association Bank

Medical, Care and Welfare Services

Private AssociationsPublic Organizations

Educational Workshops

Missing Persons Shoplifting

Demand for money in banks Violence from families

Unchecked mail boxes The need for trained professionals on dementia

Promotional Materials Map Poster

Flyer(head)

Flyer(tail)

Sticker

Seminars on Dementia

http://www.caravanmate.com/

At our nursing home on the day before yesterday.

Outcomes

1. Improved collaboration among service providers

2. Growing relationships

3. The seminars influenced positive thinking among people in the community

Masaki Ishizuka

E-mail : araya-houkatsu@river.ocn.ne.jp

Web : http://www.jkk-sotohp.or.jp/endeavor/

Thank you for your kind attention.