Today; society is aging at a much faster pace in East Asia than in other countries; including Western countries and other regions. Japan is said to be a "problem-ridden advanced country" with respect to its aging society; because it leads the other…
Purpose - This article aims to present the issues that challenge women and family to provide elder care. It also shows weaknesses of policy that strongly attaches to traditional expectation and does not adapt to actual changes by presenting an…
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines "Active ageing" as "the process of optimizing opportunities for health; participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age". The outcome document of the G7 summit held in May 2016;…
The purposes of this survey were to investigate the current situation of family caregivers and to conduct an international comparison survey of family caregivers in Japan and Thailand in order to improve quality assurance of in-home elderly care. In…
This research aims to compare the health care model for the elderly in Thailand and Japan. Data collect consisted of interviews of providers and foundation analysis.Comparing the patterns of health care for the elderly: as well as most of the elderly…
In 2030; the population of individuals over 65 years old in Japan; Korea; and Thailand is projected to be 36%; 31% and 26% respectively; and demands for appropriate and quality care for aging and dying people are growing. Collaboration between…