Taro Clinic

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Taro Clinic, operated by the medical corporation Suzurankai, is located in Najima, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, and offers internal medicine, geriatric medicine, psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine. Director Uchida is widely recognized as a leading expert in dementia care, with features in major media outlets such as Katei Gaho, The Asahi Shimbun, and The Yomiuri Shimbun, as well as keynote presentations at symposia and academic conferences across Japan. In the field of dementia, he has gained attention for pioneering work including the proposal of the concept of "hasty dementia" (hayagaten ninchisho) and the publication of a book on dementia prevention using smartphones. The clinic is also proactive in home medical care and ICT utilization, having been featured in the "Telemedicine Model Reference Guide" published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, establishing a care system that integrates community medicine with technology. The clinic has long been involved in promoting Humanitude, a dementia care approach originating in France, and its commitment to dignity-centered patient care is a defining characteristic. The facility is equipped with a parking lot and is fully barrier-free, making it accessible for elderly patients and those with physical disabilities. English-language support and electronic payments are available. Consultations are held on weekdays only; the clinic is closed on weekends and during the year-end and New Year holidays.

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