The elderly care in Japan and some aspects of international comparison

This article presents the development of the elderly care in Japan, highlighting the particular characteristics of this type of activity. The research data were obtained from three institutions in Japan, from March until July, 2011, through direct observations and interviews with caregivers, nurses...

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Main Author: Helena Hirata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2012-12-01
Series:Mediações: Revista de Ciências Sociais
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Online Access:http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/mediacoes/article/view/14027