People with dementia and their families interact with each other "Dementia Cafe" 3 Resuming activities in the secret avoidance field November 20, 17:06
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the activities of the "dementia cafe" where people with dementia and their families gather to share their worries and information are suspended, but in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, let's avoid the three crowds. And the activity was resumed in the field.
The "Dementia Cafe", where people with dementia and family members who care for them discuss their daily concerns and share information, has been suspended in various places due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. As of the end of last month, 15 out of 21 locations were closed in Matsudo City.
The "Dementia Cafe" operated by the Regional Comprehensive Support Center of Matsudo City, which has been suspended since March, is cooperating with the city, as opportunities for interaction with people are decreasing and there is concern that the symptoms of dementia will progress. Under the circumstances, we resumed activities in the field to avoid the three crowds.
On the 20th, about 10 people, including the elderly, gathered in the field and enjoyed harvesting radishes and radishes while wearing masks.
A woman in her 80s who participated said, "I enjoyed it because I couldn't do activities such as gymnastics classes and had less opportunities to meet and talk with people."
Mr. Maruka Iwasaki of the Tokiwadaira Regional Comprehensive Support Center said, "There is an increasing risk that all elderly people will stay at home. I would like to continue to find ways to maintain connections with elderly people." Was there.