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Balancing long-term care in Japan.

Mie Ohwa1, Li-Mei Chen

  • 1Department of Social Work, Kwansei Gakuin University School of Human Welfare Studies, Nishinomiya, Japan.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|September 12, 2012
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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Economics
  • Social Policy

Background:

  • Japan faces demographic shifts with an aging population.
  • Balancing care provision and financing is crucial for long-term care (LTC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze Japan's long-term care insurance (LTCI) system.
  • To assess if current LTC supply meets demand for frail elders.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of Japan's LTCI system.
  • Analysis of statistical data on LTC provision and demand.

Main Results:

  • The study examines the balance between LTC services and financial sustainability.
  • Current data is used to evaluate supply-demand dynamics in Japanese elder care.

Conclusions:

  • Findings will inform policy on Japan's long-term care system.
  • Understanding supply-demand is key for elder care in Japan.