As Japan continues to see a rise in dementia patients, the country is actively adopting advanced IT technologies to address the issue, the BBC reported on the 8th. Last year, over 18,000 elderly ...

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Japan is grappling with a fast-growing dementia crisis as thousands of older people wander from their homes each year. Police data shows that more than 18,000 dementia patients went missing in 2023, ...

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“Choosing a meaningful gift for someone living with dementia requires thoughtful consideration,” said Stacie Kulp, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Utah, in a written statement.