At the Forefront of Dementia Prevention Research! Launching the New Habit Program "Co-Good"

SOMPO Wellbeing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuhiro Oba; hereinafter "SOMPO Wellbeing") will begin offering "Co-Good," a new habit-forming program to protect cognitive function, starting April 1, 2026. Through this, we aim to realize a society where everyone can age positively and authentically.

As Japan enters an era of 100-year lifespans, the number of people suffering from dementia is increasing year by year. To enable everyone to continue living authentically, and to support the vitality of local communities and the sustainable growth of companies, maintaining cognitive health has become an urgent issue that not only individuals but also the nation, local governments, communities, and companies must address collaboratively.

In the past, cognitive decline was often considered inevitable. However, recent findings suggest that, especially at the stage of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), recovery to a healthy state is possible through appropriate lifestyle habits and proactive approaches. To disseminate this hopeful knowledge throughout society, there is a growing expectation for organizations and private companies to provide diverse and attractive programs and continuous support, complementing the limitations of public institutions. This approach aims not only to address individual problems but also to protect overall societal productivity and foster an environment where everyone can continue to work easily.

■About "Co-Good," a New Habit Program for Protecting Cognitive Function

Since 2019, SOMPO has had an advisory agreement with the Karolinska Institute and has been developing the "SOMPO Smile Aging Program" for the elderly as a "social implementation program for FINGER research." We have also participated in the J-MINT PRIME Tamba study, J-MINT study, and TAMBA study (Note) in Japan, contributing to the demonstration of cognitive decline prevention. "Co-Good" is a program designed to protect the future of cognitive function, leveraging the knowledge gained from these studies, making it easy for anyone to participate and practice anywhere in Japan.

This program not only supports individuals in maintaining and improving cognitive function but also contributes to local government and community-based long-term care prevention and community revitalization.

■Features of "Co-Good"

・A practical version of a comprehensive program based on evidence accumulated through research participation

This is a unique know-how-based program that provides "exercise," "brain training," "nutrition," and "social interaction" in one package for preventing cognitive decline, in line with national guidelines*.

*Non-pharmacological therapy guidelines for dementia that can be used by healthcare service users and providers.

・Can be introduced online in any region nationwide

Primarily offered online, it enables the introduction of high-quality programs to municipalities, companies, and organizations across the country without geographical restrictions.

・Designed for easy continuation and results

By comprehensively approaching not only exercise but also interactive communication and health information provision through the program, over 85% of TAMBA study participants continued Co-Good even after the study concluded, and 100% responded that they would "recommend it to others."

■SOMPO Wellbeing's Vision for "Positive Aging"

SOMPO Wellbeing views the "three uncertainties" of the 100-year life era—health, long-term care, and retirement funds—not merely as individual risks, but as issues that affect the vitality of local communities and companies. By promoting comprehensive measures, we aim to realize a society where everyone can age with peace of mind and authenticity. This is what SOMPO Wellbeing defines as "Positive Aging."

Moving forward, our company will continue to gather the knowledge cultivated over many years by the SOMPO Group in long-term care, life insurance, and healthcare, and provide services that comprehensively address the "three uncertainties" of the 100-year life era.

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J-MINT TAMBA Study

A randomized controlled trial with multifactorial intervention demonstrating dementia prevention in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, with the cooperation of Kobe University, Kobe Gakuin University, and SOMPO Care Co., Ltd.

An 18-month multimodal intervention trial for preventing dementia: J-MINT PRIME Tamba Alzheimer’s Dement. 2024; 20:6972–6983.

J-MINT Study

An 18-month multicenter open-label randomized controlled trial conducted primarily by the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, targeting elderly individuals at high risk of dementia.

Japan-Multimodal Intervention Trial for the Prevention of Dementia: A randomized controlled trial Alzheimer’s Dement. 2024; 20:3918-3930.

TAMBA Study

A research project currently underway in Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, with the cooperation of Kobe University, Kobe Gakuin University, and SOMPO Holdings, Inc., aiming to verify the long-term effects of multifactorial intervention for dementia prevention and the effects of developmental interventions for social implementation.