[Event Report & Video Release] Dementia Project Summary Symposium: "The Future of Dementia Policy Surrounding Families and Others Caring for People with Dementia"

The Basic Act on Dementia, enacted in 2024, aims to realize an inclusive society where people with dementia can continue to live with hope, based on a "new perspective on dementia." However, achieving this requires not only support for people with dementia but also the construction of a comprehensive support system for the families and others who provide care. In Japan, the burden of care on families remains heavy, and balancing caregiving with work and social life, as well as the serious impact on physical and mental health, remain significant challenges.

Against this backdrop, the Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) Dementia Project has been working since April 2025 on the theme of "The Future of Dementia Policy Surrounding Families and Others Caring for People with Dementia." Through multi-stakeholder advisory board meetings and hearings, we have reorganized these issues and proceeded with the formulation of policy recommendations. This symposium was held as a summary of the project, which spanned approximately one year.

The video of the event is now available on YouTube; please visit our website to watch it.

[Details and Video Here](https://hgpi.org/events/dementia-20260309-1.html)

[Event Overview] ■ Date and Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, 17:00-19:30 (Opinion and Information Exchange Session until 20:30) ■ Format: Hybrid (In-person / Online via Zoom Webinar) ■ Venue: Akasaka Intercity Conference 4F "the Amphitheater" ■ Language: Japanese ■ Participation Fee: Free ■ Organizer: Health and Global Policy Institute (HGPI) ■ Sponsors: Eisai Co., Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Eli Lilly Japan K.K., Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd.

[About the HGPI Dementia Project] With the extension of life expectancy, addressing "dementia" has become a major policy issue not only in Japan but also internationally.

At HGPI, we view dementia as a global medical policy issue and have been working toward the advancement of global policies.

With the mission of "promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration for the advancement of dementia policy," and under the three pillars of "building a global platform," "emphasizing the perspective of people with lived experience," and "organizing and disseminating policy issues," we conduct research, studies, and policy advocacy activities while deepening relationships with diverse stakeholders.

[Upcoming Event Open for Registration] Kick-off Symposium: "Considering Social Investment in 'Brain Health'" ■ Date and Time: Monday, April 6, 2026, 09:00-12:30 ■ Format: In-person / Online (Zoom Webinar) ■ Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building 4F, Sakura Room ■ Language: Japanese and English (simultaneous interpretation provided) ■ Participation Fee: Free

[Details and In-person Registration](https://hgpi.org/events/dementia-20260406.html) *Deadline for in-person registration is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

[Online Registration](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617743117781/WN_QKxNVF4OQ6SF6yDlUOi4YA) *This will redirect to the Zoom webinar registration page. Registration is available until the time of the event.

[List of Dementia Project Activities](https://hgpi.org/tag/dementia)