A Book That Comprehensively Discusses "The Current State of Dementia" is Released: "BPSD: Should We Treat All Symptoms as Such? Rethinking Dementia from the Ground Up"

Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. (Saitama, Saitama City / President and Representative Director: Norio Yamamoto), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Shinagawa / President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara), released "BPSD: Should We Treat All Symptoms as Such? Rethinking Dementia from the Ground Up" on July 2, 2026 (Thu).

Understand the Current State of Dementia

Untangling and Carefully Explaining the Difference Between "Peripheral Symptoms" and "BPSD"

This essential book, published by our company, is for considering a "new perspective on dementia" with Dr. Shuji Totani, who focuses on dialogue at the forefront of clinical practice, and Yukio Wada, who has long led dementia care in Japan.

The perspective of both authors re-examines societal views and care approaches that tend to stop thinking by attributing everything to the illness.

It explains that behind behaviors treated as symptoms like "wandering" and "refusal" in care settings, there are the individual's "meanings and purposes," and these are "natural and ordinary emotional responses as a human being" to the situation. The book carefully explains the difference between "peripheral symptoms" and "BPSD," which are often confused, by unraveling it from its historical background.

Furthermore, it presents a perspective of viewing the decline in cognitive functions such as memory and judgment not as a dichotomy of "present or absent," but as a "spectrum" with varying degrees of strength, indicating that it is merely a sign that medical intervention has entered the phase.

Includes Reader Impressions from Medical and Care Experts

In addition, a "Team Talk" is included, where the two authors discuss "the current state of dementia" in a dialogue format. They candidly discuss five themes that are rarely focused on: "1. Forgiving because of dementia," "2. Doctors," "3. What is dementia in the first place?" "4. Side effects," and "5. People with dementia." "Please read the book to understand the meaning behind naming it 'Team Talk' instead of 'Dialogue'" (from the authors).

At the end of the book, valuable reader impressions from comedian Natsu Ando, medical and care experts, and a person with dementia, Tomofumi Tanno, are also included, allowing readers to learn about the highlights of the book along with messages to the authors.

The fact that a single choice of words can change how the world is perceived and the outcome of interactions provides profound insight not only to professionals involved in dementia care but also to families and all of us who will live in the future. We hope you will choose this book as a guide to understanding dementia.

Both Authors Discuss the Current State of Dementia

[Author Introduction]

Shuji Totani (Todani, Shuji)

Chief Physician, Aisei-en Geriatric Health Care Facility, Seijinkai Medical Corporation; Deputy Director, Todani Clinic; Part-time Physician, Kusatsu Kokoro Hospital, Kouseikai Medical Corporation; Director, Japan Dementia Patient Working Group.

Yukio Wada (Wada, Yukio)

Director, Daiki Angel Help Co., Ltd.; Representative Director, "Restaurant of Misplaced Orders" General Incorporated Association; Visiting Professor, Shukutoku University; Certified Care Worker.

[Table of Contents]

Part TODANI: Seeing things as they are without being influenced by medical decisions

Chapter 1: Rethinking BPSD

Chapter 2: Talking About Dementia Casually

Part WADA: Is it a symptom in the first place?

Chapter 1: Treating Everything as a Symptom

Chapter 2: Me and Dementia

Team Talk: We Talked About "Various Aspects of Dementia" in Our Own Way

Thoughts After Reading

Product Overview

Product Name: "BPSD: Should We Treat All Symptoms as Such? Rethinking Dementia from the Ground Up"

Authors: Shuji Totani, Yukio Wada

Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Release Date: July 2, 2026 (Thu)

Format: A5 size / 216 pages

E-book: Available *ISBN: 4058027554

ISBN: 978-4-05-802755-4

Published by: Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.

Published and Distributed by: Gakken Co., Ltd.

Gakken Publishing Site: https://hon.gakken.jp/book/2080275500

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About Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.'s Publishing Business

In November 2022, our company began publishing books for home caregivers, care professionals, students, and individuals engaged in health promotion and prevention of dementia and diseases. Within the Gakken Group, which has published medical and health books, we will continue to publish high-quality content by leveraging the knowledge cultivated in our dementia care-focused business.

● Inquiries Regarding This Matter ●

Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.

Land Axis Tower 29F, 11-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 330-6029

Please use the inquiry form on the right: https://www.mcsg.co.jp/contact/

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Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.

Founded in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture in 1999. Specializing in dementia care since its founding, the company offers a diverse range of care services, primarily through its group homes "Ai no Ie," and assisted living facilities "Ensemble" and "Famienu." Currently, it operates over 380 care facilities nationwide. Leveraging its long-cultivated expertise, the company has expanded its business beyond care services. In February 2026, it strengthened its home support by opening the visiting nursing station "Ai no Ie Mirai." It also addresses social issues through multifaceted approaches, including consulting for care providers, wellness services, and overseas expansion, primarily in China. With the brand message "Beyond Dementia," the company aims to realize a society where everyone, including people with dementia, can live naturally and as themselves.

https://www.mcsg.co.jp/ Established: November 24, 1999 Location: Land Axis Tower 29F, 11-2 Shintoshin, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 330-6029 Representative: Norio Yamamoto, President and Representative Director Employees: Approximately 7,500 (As of the September 2025 term) Sales: 42.5 billion yen (As of the September 2025 term) Locations: 381 facilities in 33 prefectures in Japan (As of July 1, 2026); 16 facilities overseas (China) (As of March 31, 2026)

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyahara ・Date of Incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 199.1 billion yen, Consolidated Subsidiaries: 82 companies (As of the September 2025 term) Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (Securities Code: 9470) ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8510 ・Phone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Activities: A holding company engaged in education and medical/welfare-related businesses founded in 1946. Education Field: Classroom and cram school business, including "Gakken Classrooms"; Publishing and content business, including learning materials; School and nursery business, including textbooks and childcare supplies. Medical Welfare Field: Housing for seniors with services; Dementia group home business; Childcare support services, including nursery schools and after-school care. Global: Activities and business development in over 150 countries.