DCnet

DCnet is the public information and learning website of Japan’s Center for Dementia Care Research and Training, an organization established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in fiscal year 2000. Operating through centers in Tokyo, Obu, and Sendai, it serves as a central institution for research and professional training related to dementia care in Japan. The site supports care professionals, people living with dementia, and their families with practical information and educational resources.

Its offerings include training programs for dementia care instructors and practitioners, community support coordinators, young-onset dementia coordinators, and care mapping methods. Users can access e-learning, study materials, training resources, research reports, conference abstracts, and publications on dementia care. The website also provides accessible guidance about dementia, person-centered care, memory clinics, elder abuse prevention, and where to seek advice. For individuals and families, resources include information on family support, dementia cafés, a young-onset dementia handbook, informational leaflets, and a help card for expressing personal wishes. DCnet also shares research updates, seminars, events, and educational videos.