[Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association] First in the industry! Nail artist presents at Dementia Prevention Society! *Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association, General
Incorporated Association*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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First in the industry! Nail artist presents at Dementia Prevention Society! *Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association presents manicure intervention at the 13th Academic Conference of the Dementia Prevention Society*
An elderly woman applying manicure and looking at her fingertips in fascination.
* Poster presentation held at Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association and Dementia Prevention Society *
The Welfare Nail Artist Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association) will present our association’s efforts and the prevention of dementia through manicure intervention at the “13th Academic Conference of the Dementia Prevention Society” to be held from September 27th to 29th, 2024. We will give a poster presentation on the effects.
* [Presentation summary*]
Presentation theme: “Changes in BPSD symptoms, QOL, and nursing care burden due to manicure intervention for elderly women with dementia residing in nursing care facilities”
* Presenters *: Masanori Sakamoto (Lecturer, Hiroshima City Gakuen University), Director of the Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association, Mitsuya Sato (Tokyo University of Communication) (Professor, Department of Human Welfare, Faculty of Human Welfare) and Representative Director Yukari Araki.
*Announcement date and time*: September 28, 2024, 14:00-15:00 Venue: Pacifico Yokohama (1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama)
In this presentation, we will present the results of research conducted by our association regarding the practice and effects of welfare nail care, with a particular focus on improving and preventing cognitive function. The psychological and physical effects that manicure interventions have on elderly people are attracting attention as part of daily care and communication, and are expected to be a new method for preventing dementia. There will also be time for questions and answers on the day, so please feel free to ask.
* [Background and purpose*]
The Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association has been providing mental and physical care to the elderly, people with disabilities, and people undergoing medical treatment through a new approach that links welfare and beauty. In particular, manicure interventions and nail care promote relaxation and improve
self-esteem, which may also lead to prevention of dementia. In this presentation, we will introduce the impact of these efforts on cognitive function and QOL (quality of life) based on academic data.
*Inquiries regarding this matter*
Japan Health and Welfare Nail Artist Association (General Incorporated Association)
Secretariat: 03-4563-2080 (11:00~15:00) 050-4560-4710 (from October 2024) Email: jhwn_info@fukushinail.com
Official website: https://fukushinail.jp