The Reality of Dementia Care and Essential Knowledge You Should Know
Wisdom Series for Caregiving Without Strain
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2016, the leading cause of needing care has become dementia. Many people hold a biased image that if a parent develops dementia, they must quit their job to care for them at home, or they have no choice but to place them in a care facility, or they become unable to do anything. Based on my experience of caring for my mother with dementia for over 11 years, this course will clearly explain the realities of dementia care that are not textbook-based, as well as essential knowledge to know, such as how to rely on care professionals and information about care costs. The aim is to acquire basic knowledge about dementia and the long-term care insurance system. Instructor: Hiroshi Kudo (Dementia Caregiver and Dementia Life Partner Level 2) Since 2012, the instructor, who lives in Tokyo, has been providing home care for his mother in Iwate Prefecture, who suffers from dementia and a difficult illness (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease). Along the way, he also cared for and saw off his grandmother with dementia (requiring care level 3) and his father with malignant lymphoma (requiring care level 5). His caregiving experiences and innovations have been featured in many media outlets, including NHK's "News 7" and "Asaichi."
