At the Forefront of Dementia Prevention Research! New Habit Program "Co-Good" Launched – Towards Realizing "SOMPO Positive Aging" and Extending Healthy Lifespans –

SOMPO Wellbeing Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuhiro Oba; hereinafter "SOMPO Wellbeing") will begin offering "Co-Good," a program designed to establish new habits for protecting cognitive function, starting April 1, 2026. Through this, we aim to create a society where everyone can age positively and authentically.

As we enter the era of the 100-year lifespan, 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 communities and the sustainable growth of companies, maintaining cognitive health has become an urgent issue that individuals, as well as the nation, local governments, regions, and companies, must address collaboratively.

In the past, cognitive decline was often considered inevitable. However, recent years have shown that, especially at the stage of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), there is a possibility of recovery to a healthy state through appropriate lifestyle habits and proactive approaches. To spread this hopeful knowledge throughout society, organizations and private companies are expected to provide diverse and attractive programs and continuous support, complementing the limitations of public institutions. This approach is not merely an individual problem but is seen as a crucial measure to protect overall societal productivity and foster an environment where everyone can continue to work easily, leading to significantly increased expectations.

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 seniors as a "FINGER study social implementation program." Furthermore, SOMPO has 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 implement anywhere in the country.

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

Features of "Co-Good"

• Practical application of a comprehensive program based on accumulated evidence from research participation

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

  *Guidelines for non-pharmacological interventions for dementia usable by healthcare service users and providers

• Nationwide implementation possible online

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

• Designed for continuity and results

  By comprehensively approaching through exercise, interactive communication, and health information provision, 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 lifespan era—health, nursing care, and retirement funds—not merely as individual risks but as issues affecting 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 live authentically. This is what SOMPO Wellbeing defines as "Positive Aging."

Moving forward, our company will continue to provide services that comprehensively address the "three uncertainties" of the 100-year lifespan era, bringing together the expertise in nursing care, life insurance, and healthcare that the SOMPO Group has cultivated over many years.

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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 Inc.

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 targeting elderly individuals at high risk of dementia, primarily conducted by the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.

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

TAMBA Study
An ongoing research project conducted 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 interventions for dementia prevention and the developmental intervention effects for social implementation.

SOMPO Wellbeing Inc.: https://www.sompo-wb.co.jp/