By Jasmine Dudley My name is Jasmine and I’m currently an occupational therapy student completing a 3-month long doctoral experiential internship with The Accessible Design Foundation of Japan, also known as ADFJ. So why would an occupational therapy student like me come all the way to Japan from the USA Read more…
By Sally Keys Japan has the highest proportion of seniors in the world, which has significantly influenced elderly care in the country. The mantra of respecting your elders is highly regarded in Japan, making elderly care a struggle at times. Until 2000, publicly-funded social care was practically non-existent in Japan and Read more…
The International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (HCR) was held this past week at Tokyo Big Sight. HCR is a huge event where companies from around the globe gather in Tokyo to show off their latest products for those with disabilities and the elderly. It is open to the public and, Read more…
While we often think of video game centers as being a refuge for teens and younger children, game arcades are quickly turning into a hotspot for Japan’s seniors. Video game arcades are popping up in many of Japan’s major cities in becoming quick social hubs for the elderly. Many are Read more…
Silver Human Resources Center is interested in making a transition into offering seniors opportunities for work. Rather than simply working as a resources center to connect elderly individuals to buses, assistance and the resources that they need for retirement, the center is interested in changing its focus to include staffing Read more…
Recently a new program was launched that aims to reduce the need of nursing care amongst the elderly in Japan. The program was created last June by the Kiyose municipal government in western Tokyo. The program is exclusively targeted towards seniors and includes karaoke exercises, held once a week at Read more…