Key Facts
• May–June 2025: Kagawa conducted a survey on elderly health and welfare.
• 39.2% prefer staying in their current home even with care needs.
• 37.1% would choose to move into care facilities like nursing homes.
• 61.7% cited “not wanting to burden family” as the top reason for facility preference.
• About 60% have interacted with people with dementia, including family (56.4%) and relatives (31.4%).
• 59.8% prioritize accessible consultation services for dementia-related support.
• 38.2% and 34.6% seek better medical and welfare services and group homes, respectively.
• Survey involved 3,000 residents aged 18+, with 1,484 responses (49.5% response rate).
• National dementia policy (Dec 2024) aims for community-based support for patients and families.
Summary
A 2025 survey in Kagawa Prefecture revealed that over 60% of respondents have interacted with individuals with dementia, primarily family members. The survey highlighted preferences for elderly care, with 39.2% wishing to remain in their current homes and 37.1% opting for care facilities. Key reasons for choosing facilities include avoiding burdening family (61.7%). Respondents emphasized the need for accessible consultation services (59.8%) and improved medical and welfare support (38.2%). Conducted among 3,000 residents aged 18+, the survey aligns with Japan’s 2024 dementia policy promoting community-based care and support.
