A lecture called "Hearing Frail" was held in Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture on the 25th, with Ms. Yoko Mikasa attending.
This lecture was held with Iruma City by the NPO "Japan Universal Sound Design Association", which works on research and prevention of "hearing frail", and more than 100 people including nursing care and medical professionals gathered at the venue. ..
Introduction Shinichi Nakaishi, Chairman of the NPO, said, "It is said that if you leave" Hearing Frail ", the risk of dementia increases, and early detection of deafness and maintenance of hearing is the prevention of dementia. It will lead to. "
Next, Ms. Yoko, who became the honorary president of the NPO in December last year, said that she was also in her twenties and could not hear much low-pitched sounds. It's not just the problem of those who are called. I hope more people will wonder if it's okay with their ears. "
Ms. Yoko was hospitalized for the new coronavirus last month and became her first official duty after recovering, but she attended the lecture with a smile from beginning to end.