The Key to Early Detection of Dementia! Hints for Families to Notice and How to Smoothly Take Them to the Hospital - Sunday, March 29th, 'Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan'

Broadcast on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:00 AM, 'Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan' introduces familiar health problems and their solutions on various themes. The main MC is Kanji Ishimaru, and the sub-MC is Chiriko Sakashita.

This week's theme is 'Not Just Forgetfulness: The Changes a Family Notices in Dementia.'

Dementia is often thought of as just memory loss, but it's a disease that involves the decline of various brain functions. Symptoms can include increased napping, worsening driving skills, and a reduced sense of smell. Patients with dementia exhibit various signs, and early detection and intervention by the family can lead to the prevention and improvement of the condition. This time, we asked a specialist for hints on how families can notice dementia and methods for smoothly getting their loved ones to the hospital.

● The Importance of Early Detection of 'Dementia'

● The Key to Early Detection! 'Signs of Dementia' <The Relationship Between Dementia and Drowsiness> <If Pointed Out as Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)>

● The Difference Between Age-Related Forgetfulness and Dementia-Related Forgetfulness <The Representative Symptom of Dementia: 'Forgetfulness'> <The Difference Between Forgetfulness Due to Aging and Forgetfulness Due to Dementia>

● What's an Easy Way to Notice Changes in a Parent Who Lives Far Away?

● The Way You Say It Makes a Big Difference! How to Get Them to the Hospital Smoothly <The Importance of Choosing Your Words> <Cases Where the Family Opposes>

● How to Get a Dementia Diagnosis?

● What If a Family Member Develops Dementia? 'Tips for Interaction' to Slow the Progression of Symptoms

【Broadcast Date】Sunday, March 29, 2026 【Time】7:00 AM 【Cast】Main MC: Kanji Ishimaru Sub-MC: Chiriko Sakashita 【Theme】'Not Just Forgetfulness: The Changes a Family Notices in Dementia'