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 @The National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG), established March 1, 2004, is the sixth highly specialized medical center of its kind in Japan. It was set up under the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor establishment law as an institute to diagnose, treat, survey and research specific diseases as well as to train health personnel.
It is expected to make a substantial contribution to Japan's approach to medical care. At a time when national universities and hospitals are following the mainstream in becoming Incorporated Administrative Agencies, whereas NCGG has been established as a special institute by the Japanese Government, especially in light of the rapid graying of its population.
It is widely acknowledged that it took Japan only 24 years to become the world's longest living population, while European and American populations took anywhere from 40 to 100 years for 7 to 14% of their people to reach the age of 65 or more. Small wonder then that preparations for dealing with this fast rate of growth in the 65-and-over population were too little too late in Japan. It also meant great social unrest here, where our graying population has been in the front lines. One of the greatest concerns for our elderly is health. Thus, our Center staffs are in an all-out pursuit of ways and means to assist the elderly to live healthier lives, in keeping with their individual values, lifestyles, and specific problems. This is the joint commitment of all of us at the Center, both at our Research Institute and Hospital.
Our first task is to study the pathophysiology specific to the diseases and conditions elderly people in particular suffer from. At the same time, as a key hospital, we shall endeavor to provide an acute phase response and work closely with the community to create useful models. The problems of the aged are now the problems of society. Although medical issues are only part of the problem, they pose a huge problem to resolve in terms of quantity and quality. No medical personnel can afford to ignore them. One and all must understand his or her role from an individual standpoint while joining hands with other staff members to deepen their mutual cooperation. Without this, no solution is possible.
Our newly-founded National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology seeks to fulfill its mission hand in hand with you.We shall indeed be counting on you for the unfailing close cooperation and support we need to serve you and the worldwide community. Thank you.
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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
President@Shinichi Ohshima
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