2025 Volume 160 Issue 5 Pages 314-317
With Japan’s aging population, the number of individuals diagnosed with dementia has been steadily rising, creating significant social and economic challenges. Dementia is caused by various underlying conditions that lead to acquired brain injury. It is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, which can impair activities of daily living (ADLs) and social interactions. However, current medical interventions for neurodegenerative dementias remain insufficient to achieve a complete cure.