Dementia Japan33: 335-341, 2019

The ideal form of dementia café
─Based on the implementation experience in Hamamatsu City─

Eriko Okuyama

Hamamatsu Human Science Laboratory Ltd.

In January 2015, a new orange plan was proposed, in which it was shown that it will be implemented by the local situation about the support for carers of people with dementia.  The authors started “Community Cafe Hidamari” in Hamamatsu in February 2015, and were elected to the Hamamatsu Dementia Cafe Effect Verification Project in October.  Hamamatsu City, a local city, has few windows where people can feel free to talk about dementia.  Dementia cafes were visited by people who wanted dementia prevention, people who did not use medical insurance or long-term care insurance for dementia, and their families.
At the time of consultation, changes in the state were confirmed with J-ZBI-8, DASC21, DBD13 and MMSE.  And, when necessary, they were introduced to medical institutions or regional comprehensive support centers.
Based on the results, Hamamatsu City has established the support target regulations of Hamamatsu City Dementia Cafe certification business.
(1)  To place a national qualification qualified person of 3 years or more of working experience capable of responding to specialized consultations for dementia or a person recognized as equivalent.
(2)  To be held more than twice a month, for more than two hours.
(3)  A place where you and your family can enjoy themselves and enjoy yourself, and at the same time a meeting place with local residents.
(4)  Take cooperation with medical institution, the care welfare system for dementia early detection, correspondence start.
By the above, the difference with the local salon activity and the day service by the long-term care insurance was clarified.

Address correspondence to Dr. Eriko Okuyama, Hamamatsu Human Science Laboratory Ltd. (400 Tomitsuka-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizyoka 432-8002, Japan)