Category: Elderly

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 13, 2023 1
Dementia Elderly Japan

PM Kishida Instructs Cabinet as ‘care leavers’ Become an Issue in Japan’s Aging Society

Prime Minister Kishida has instructed his cabinet ministers to quickly study the need to prevent “care leavers” from quitting their jobs for nursing care or nursing reasons, with the aim of submitting the necessary amendments to the law in next year’s ordinary Diet session.

In an effort to strengthen measures against dementia, the government has established the “Council for Realization of a ‘Happy Aging Society’ Facing Dementia” with the participation of people affected by dementia and their families, and has been promoting discussions on the issue.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt September 19, 2023 Number of comments0
Crime Disability Elderly Intellectual disabilities Japan

‘Osaka Model’ for aiding disabled lawbreakers reaches crossroads

Under the system, welfare and other workers assist in defense lawyers’ activities in the investigation and court hearing stages and propose rehabilitation support plans suitable for the defendants in terms of their disabilities and characteristics.

The system, dubbed the “Osaka Model,” has achieved some results, but seems to have reached a turning point as it faces challenges to secure welfare and other personnel.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt September 12, 2023 Number of comments0
Crime Disability Elderly Euthanasia Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Obsession to care for disabled wife by himself led man to kill her

It was a chilling act, and one with an unusual motive. The death of the 79-year-old woman was not a mercy killing. The husband bore no ill-feelings toward her, nor did he feel overburdened by caring for her for about 40 years. Instead, he stubbornly felt that he, and he alone, should be the one tending to the needs of his beloved partner, even when he became too weak to do the job.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 23, 2023 Number of comments0
Disability Elderly Housing Japan

Japan Govt to Help Elderly, Disabled And Others Rent Homes Despite Landlords Concern They May “cause trouble with neighbours”

The Japanese government plans to help the elderly, disabled and others rent homes, by creating an environment that allows landlords to rent properties to them with ease.

There are cases in which landlords refuse to rent properties to such people out of concern that they might default on rent, die alone or cause trouble with neighbors.