Insurers battle over dementia policies as Japan´s population ages
(WorldNews Asia)

Insurers in Japan are competing to offer a variety of dementia insurance and related services for the country’s ageing population. Policyholders can claim lump sum benefits once they are diagnosed with mild symptoms of dementia, while search costs for wandering dementia patients are also covered. One in five people among those aged 65 or older, or about 7 million people, are projected to suffer from dementia in 2025, according to an estimate by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare......