POLEPOLE February, 2009
1. NEWS AND INFORMATION
“New kit promotes understanding of how ethnic communities perceive dementia” (Australia)
“The trial of Montessori method for people with dementia” (USA)
2. AAJ HEADQUARTERS UPDATE
*The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor announced that remuneration for Long Term Care will be raised 3% next April with the aim of the improvement of working conditions of professional care workers and the improvement of dementia care, etc. The revision reflects AAJ’s proposal for the reform of Long Term Care Insurance.
*Male Carers Association was established on March 8th. President Takami and other members of AAJ have joined as starting members. The association aims to network carers’ self-help groups and researchers all over Japan and to support PWDs and their carers.
3.PROFESSIONAL’S COMMENT BY M.TSUDOME
“Care and Household Economy “
4. LETTERS FROM MEMBERS
* “Kill—–“the compulsion had flitted through my mind over and over. But I didn’t.
The reason why I didn’t is that I wanted to cherish myself, my husband and my children.
Now I keep in mind the words “Don’t push myself,” “Don’t bear the burden,” and “relax.” (75 year old woman)
*Whenever I scoured the town for my wandering mother, I wish she had gone forever or had been crushed in a car accident. The two of us languish because of her dementia.
(60 year old woman)
5. REPORTAGE
6. MESSAGE FROM PWDS
7. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Generally speaking, there are three types of social security systems: high social security benefits by high national burden; low social security benefits by low national burden; and moderate social security benefits by moderate national burden.
Is it true? I think there is one more way- full social security benefits by a well deserved burden for each person. Though it is so hard to be realized, we should seek the fourth way. Let’s think about it together!
Take heart and take care till next month!!
