People taking part in a session for frailty prevention volunteers in Sendai in September practice measuring calf circumference, a technique used during frailty checks. | KAHOKU SHIMPO
KAHOKU SHIMPO
Nov 9, 2026
A volunteer program aimed at preventing frailty among older people has been gaining momentum in Sendai, marking its fifth year of operations in the city.
The program encourages people to help others of their own generation stay healthy, and more than 200 volunteers are now taking part.
Frailty is a condition in which people become physically and mentally weaker as they age, increasing their risk of needing long-term care.
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Source: The Japan Times
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