Welcome to The Extra, a fortnightly newsletter of complimentary stories — that’s right, free for all to read — curated from The Japan Times archives.
This week we’re spotlighting stories on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to coincide with World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21. An estimated 1 in 4 people aged over 65 in Japan are said to have some form of dementia. As its population continues to age, the need for increased awareness, support and solutions has never been more urgent.
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