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<\/a>Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
<\/a>Dr. Danilda Haufana-Duran<\/p><\/div>
\nAfter the opening remarks by Dr. Danilda, Dr. Leah J. Buendia, Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation, Department of Science and Technology and Dr. Yoshio Otani, Director of JSPS Bangkok Office delivered inspirational messages, respectively.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Dr. Leah J. Buendia<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Dr. Yoshio Otani<\/p><\/div>\n
Following the remarks and messages, presentation entitled \u201cArts on Prescription: Pathways to Wellbeing and Dementia Care\u201d was presented by Dr. Herb L. Fondevilla, Institute of Island Studies, Meiji University.<\/p>\n
In the seminar, Dr. Herb mentioned the situation and efforts in Japan regarding dementia. In 2002 in Japan, 47.5% of disable elderly people who needed assistance had dementia. Moreover, the number was predicted to double in 20 years. Therefore, Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare of Japan announced a \u201cFive-Year Plan of the Promotion Measures Against Dementia: Orange Plan\u201d including the establishment of orange caf\u00e9, which supports Persons Living With Dementia (PLWD). In Orange Caf\u00e9, PLWD cook, craft, sing, and play the music together under the teaching from volunteers. Also, as one of the approaches for PLWD, reminiscence arts were introduced in the seminar. In the reminiscence arts, PLWD paint pictures of their memorable period, which is called the Memories In the Making (MIM) program. In MIM program, PLWD are also able to recall their memories to share their personal stories, such as their childhood, marriage, work, etc., with others.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Dr. Herb L. Fondevilla<\/p><\/div>\n