Learning About Universal Design in Japan
By Jasmine Dudley My name is Jasmine and I’m currently an occupational therapy student completing a 3-month long doctoral experiential internship with The Accessible Design…
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Senior Helpers Leading the Way for an Aging Japanese Population
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…
Visiting the International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition in Tokyo
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…
Video Game Centers becoming Popular with Japan’s Elderly
While we often think of video game centers as being a refuge for teens and younger children, game arcades are quickly turning into a hotspot…
Offering Seniors Opportunities to Work
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…
Elderly in Japan Keep Fit with Karaoke
Recently a new program was launched that aims to reduce the need of nursing care amongst the elderly in Japan. The program was created last…
