"医療と介護2040" is a forward-thinking platform focused on transforming healthcare and elder care within Japan. Established as a successor to the bi-monthly magazine "医療と介護Next," which ceased publication in 2019, this initiative addresses critical issues related to social security, particularly as it pertains to the aging population. The platform emphasizes a shift from a medical model to a lifestyle model for healthcare, aiming to facilitate better support for Japan's elderly as they confront unprecedented demographic changes.

With a strong commitment to exploring themes such as dementia care, home-based care, and healthcare integration, "医療と介護2040" seeks to illuminate the challenges we face as the population ages and begins to decline. The platform delivers insightful interviews, informed columns, and in-depth reports that discuss the evolution of healthcare systems, ongoing trends in elder care, and policies affecting the sector. It is produced by the General Incorporated Association of Community Symbiosis Society, dedicated to fostering an inclusive framework for Japan's elderly and caregiving community.