2017 年 34 巻 3 号 p. 298-301
In Osaka City, an initial dementia support team was established as a model project at one region comprehensive support center in 2014. In 2015 three wards were examined with different doctor requirements and in 2016 it expanded to 24 teams in all 24 wards. Most of the team members doctors are non-specialists, the dementia disease medical center laid the backup system. Dementia support physicians who were in charge of the team members told us that participation in this project made it easier to recommend medical consultation to specialized medical institutions, through cooperation with local doctors and district medical associations. The cooperation with medical institutions became smooth, and regional collaboration was promoted, and the opinion that the role of dementia support doctor in the region became clear has been increasing.
There are a lot of elderly living alone or those who are refused support among the recipients. In addition, as the need for juvenile dementia has also arisen, the Community Support Promotion Committee, together with the team, will be placed at the same regional comprehensive support center, support to difficult cases will be required, and cases where continuous support beyond 6 months are required. It was here to be responsible for assisting. For the future development of this project, strengthen regional networks and promote relationships. It is thought that support based on a long-term perspective such as human resource development is necessary. It is suggested that this project is effective as an activity in the city.
