[FrontAct Co., Ltd.] Regarding conclusion of agreement regarding health promotion projects for the elderly with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatrics Center
FrontAct Co., Ltd. Press release: October 30, 2024 Regarding the conclusion of an agreement regarding health promotion projects for the elderly with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatrics Center. FrontAct Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Takehiko Nomura) (hereinafter referred to as FrontAct) is a subsidiary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Governor: Yuriko Koike) and the Tokyo Health and Geriatrics Medical Center (Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Chairman of the Board). ：Kenji Toba) (hereinafter referred to as Tokyo
Metropolitan Health and Geriatrics Center) (hereinafter referred to as the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatric Medical Center) is implementing the “Project that utilizes digital devices such as smart watches that contribute to the health promotion of the elderly” (hereinafter referred to as the project that utilizes digital devices that contributes to the health promotion of the elderly). We would like to inform you that we have concluded a tripartite agreement to prepare for the In response to urgent social issues surrounding frailty and the risk of requiring long-term care due to the increase in the number of elderly people, there is a need to create
evidence-based health promotion and frailty prevention innovations for the elderly, and to create an environment where people can naturally become healthy. Masu. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatrics Medical Center will measure the vital signs and physical activity levels of elderly people after the ongoing demonstration operation (planned in FY2020) under the “Project to Utilize Digital Devices to Contribute to Health Promotion for the Elderly” We plan to work on the practical application of an app that allows people to monitor their health status and detect frailty risk while at home, using smart watches (wristband-type activity monitors) and other devices. FrontAct will provide its wristband-type activity monitor to realize the practical application of the app, and will contribute to the efforts of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Health and Gerontology Center to promote behavior change and health promotion among the elderly. I aim for it. More than that (For your reference) About initiatives related to nursing care and frailty prevention in Tokyo The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Welfare is implementing initiatives to promote nursing care and frailty prevention by creating places for residents to independently manage and attend, so that the elderly can live healthy lives for as long as possible. Specifically, support for the further expansion and functional enhancement of resident-run places to go, efforts to secure an environment to maintain connections with the elderly, prevention of nursing care, prevention of frailty, and implementation of desirable lifestyle habits. We are carrying out public awareness campaigns, etc. Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Welfare Homepage 9th Tokyo Elderly Health and Welfare Plan (FY2020 to FY2020) “Part 2 Chapter 1 Promoting Nursing Care Prevention, Frailty Prevention, and Social Participation”
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clinical/research fields of the Tokyo Health and Gerontology Center, an app that allows you to understand your health status and detect frailty risk while at home, using smart watches that can measure the vitals and physical activity of elderly people. The aim is to lead to the development of new technologies, encourage behavioral changes in the elderly, and improve their health. Regarding digital devices such as smart watches used in this project The digital devices used in this project are smart watches and other digital devices that can be linked with the smartphone app being developed in this project. By simply wearing this device and going about your daily life, you can obtain biological and activity parameters related to multiple diseases and symptoms such as frailty, depression, and dementia, such as step count, activity level, sleep time, and pulse rate. . In addition, the acquired biological and activity parameters can be used in conjunction with the smartphone application of this project without any particular restrictions. Source: FY2020 Regional Independent Administrative Agency Tokyo Health and Gerontology Medical Center Annual Plan (Draft)
(Summary) https://www.tmghig.jp/cms_upload/年度計画（令 6年度）（PDF）.pdf About the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatrics Medical Center’s efforts regarding frailty The Welfare and Lifestyle Care Research Team (Research Director: Shuichi Obuchi) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Geriatric Medical Center is conducting research on the daily functioning, mental health status, and daily life of elderly people who require support or nursing care, as well as late-stage and very elderly people. The purpose of our research is to conduct research that contributes to improving the quality of life and the living environment, and to return the results to society. We are conducting research on three research themes: “digital aging society research,” “medical/nursing care system research,” and “social inclusion research,” including physical frailty and cognition through monitoring of daily life using wearable watches. We are working on early detection of frailty. Through carrying out the above research, we are developing interdisciplinary research activities in both academic and practical aspects in order to contribute to the mission of the Medical Center Research Institute and team, which is to support the community life of the elderly. Source: Tokyo Health Geriatrics Center: https://www.tmghig.jp/ Welfare and Lifestyle Care Research Team: https://www.tmghig.jp/research/team/fukushi-seikatsu/ About FrontAct Co., Ltd. FrontAct is a 100% subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Osaka, President and Representative Director: Toru Kimura) (hereinafter referred to as Sumitomo Pharma). Since its inauguration as Sumitomo Pharma’s Frontier Business Promotion Office in April 2019, it has aimed to provide new solutions to solve social issues in the healthcare field other than pharmaceuticals. In June 2024, we will split the company and begin operations as FrontAct, with the aim of realizing flexible business operations such as management decisions and business development that quickly respond to changes in customers, the market, and the environment, as well as alliances with academia and other companies. did. Based on our vision of “meeting people’s diverse wishes with cutting-edge technology,” we will continue to aim to realize health and provide healthcare solutions that meet high social needs. [Contact information] FrontAct Co., Ltd. 5th floor, NMF Kayabacho Building, 1-17-24 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Contact: inquiry@frontact-gl.co.jp