Aging in Japan
National Policies, Regional Issues, and
Local Government Measures:
Making It Possible to Continue Living in a Familiar Environment with a Sense of Security
Japan is aging faster than any other country in the world. With limited international migration of its population, Japan's rapid aging rate is attributed to the steady prolongation of its life expectancy and the sharp drop in its birthrate. Some communities experience additional factors that affect population and demographical shift. This article discusses aging-related national policies, regional issues, and community efforts. As one such community, we will look at Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, and its efforts aimed to help the elderly to continue living peacefully in an environment with which they are familiar.
Aging in Japan National Policies, Regional Issues, and Local Government Measures:
Japan's Silver Human Resources Centers: Undertaking an Increasingly Diverse Range of Work
For-Profit Corporations Enter the Licensed Private Senior Housing(Yuryo Rojin Home)Sector in Droves
Aging in Japan National Policies, Regional Issues, and Local Government Measures
Local Government Efforts to Win over the Baby Boom Generation Begin in Earnest
A Boom in "Men's Cooking Class"
Japan Retains World's Longest Life Expectancy Says WHO World Health Report 2006
Japanese Perceptions on Retirement: Based on the Findings of Two International Surveys
National Roll-out of the Campaign to Understand Dementia and Build Community Networks
How to Die - A Vast Gap Between Idealism and Reality
The Spread of Corporate Measures to Support Child Care and Family Care
