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Population Aging, Changes in Living Arrangement, and the New Long-Term Care System in Japan

Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Author: Koyano, W.
Year: 1999
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

During the last 5 decades, the family life of Japanese elderly & the need for long-term care have changed drastically. As a response to the rapid population aging & the increasing difficulty of family care, a new universalistic system of long-term care services will be introduced in 2000. The new system, called the Insurance against Care, acknowledges societal responsibility for long-term care & guarantees a certain level of provision of care services. While the insurance is a response to the changes in family life, symbolized by the decrease of elderly people's co-residence with adult children, it may stimulate further changes.

Further Details

Pages 155-167
Volume 26
Issue 1
Accession Number 15.5.03
Keywords Asia, older

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