By Mark Bookman On Thursday, October 11th, 2018 I had the opportunity to visit the 45th International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition (HCR) at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba, Japan. The three-day exhibition is the largest of its kind in Asia and features products from a wide range of vendors, 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…
A place to rest your feet and contemplate life on the Philosopher’s Walk in Kyoto. Jan Grisdale – friend and supporter of Accessible Japan – shares her thoughts on travelling to Japan in her silver years. It is important to remember that accessibility is not just for those with disabilities, but Read more…
A firm from Aichi Prefecture has created a simple to wear kimono for wheelchair users. In the past it has been extremely difficult for people in wheelchairs to wear kimonos for special events. It usually takes about half an hour for a person to put on a kimono, and being 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…
