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In South Korea, where around 42% of households are single-person, authorities are starting to provide artificial intelligence-powered care devices to seniors living alone. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/11/asia-pacific/science-health/south-korea-ai-dolls-elderly/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #sciencehealth #eastasia #southkorea #ai #elderly #aging #nursingcare

In aging South Korea, AI dolls are caring for the elderly

Authorities are providing AI care devices to seniors living alone, including in districts of Seoul and in Yongin, south of the capital.

The Japan Times

sabamirza Jun 1

Germany faces nursing care challenges as CDU proposes stricter reform measures nationwide.

#Germany #NursingCare #CDU #PolicyReform

https://meyka.com/blog/germanys-nursing-care-crisis-cdu-proposes-stricter-rules-june-01-0106/

Germany's Nursing Care Crisis: CDU Proposes Stricter Rules, June 01 | Meyka

CDU proposes lowering the income threshold for adult children to contribute to nursing home costs in Germany, currently set at 100,000 euros annually.

SCAB Pharmacy Limited May 12

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮! 🌟

This year's theme, “𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀,” reminds us how vital nurses are to healthcare. They provide care, comfort, and critical support every day — from surgery to emergency rooms and community health.

Let’s honor their dedication by advocating for safe workplaces, fair pay, and leadership opportunities. Together, we can build a stronger healthcare system.

Thank you to all nurses worldwide for your endless compassion and strength! 💙

#InternationalNursesDay #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture #NursesSaveLives #HealthcareHeroes #NursingMatters #SupportNurses #NurseLeadership #NursingCare #SCABPharmacy #ThankYouNurses #NurseAppreciation #GlobalHealth #NursingExcellence

The Japan Times May 4

Bankruptcies among medical and nursing care providers in Japan have risen to their highest number since 1988, according to credit reporting agency Tokyo Shoko Research. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/04/japan/science-health/japan-hospital-bankruptcies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #hospitals #nursingcare #medicine #bankruptcy

Bankruptcies among Japan’s medical, nursing care providers surge to highest in decades

A total of 478 bankruptcies were recorded in fiscal 2025, the highest level since 1988.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 30

South Korea is aging faster than any other nation, and lacking enough doctors, social workers or family caregivers to support its older adults, artificial intelligence is helping fill some of that gap. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/30/asia-pacific/society/south-korea-ai-elderly/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #southkorea #ai #elderly #aging #nursingcare #dementia #alzheimer039s #retirement

‘They said AI saved me’: How South Korea is checking on its older adults

An artificial intelligence-powered call service adopted by cities and counties across South Korea checks on thousands of older adults living alone in isolation or poverty.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Apr 9

As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new residential developments that promise independence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/world/society/italy-silver-housing-elder-care/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #society #italy #elderly #aging #nursingcare

Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles

The market potential for such residences is bolstered by Italy's rapidly aging population and one of the world's highest life expectancies.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 30

For the first time, international students at nursing care schools in Japan have outnumbered their Japanese peers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/30/japan/society/japan-nursing-care-school-foreign-students/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #nursingcare #students #elderly #aging #fukuoka

Foreign students at nursing care schools outnumber Japanese peers

A shrinking youth population and below-average wages are among factors contributing to the trend.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Feb 24

The government has postponed a decision on expanding the number of elderly people required to pay 20% of their nursing-care service costs out of pocket, concerned the move could add to the burden of rising costs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/24/japan/society/japan-nursing-care-decision-delay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #mhlw #nursingcare #elderly #aging

Decision on expanding nursing-care copayments delayed as other costs rise

The government is shelving until fiscal 2026 a plan to widen the scope of those required to make a 20% copayment, concerned the move could add to the burden of higher costs.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Feb 5

More nursing care facilities in Japan are offering beauty care for older people, providing makeup and beauty treatments to help improve their quality of life. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/05/japan/society/older-people-makeup-beauty-care/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #elderly #beautyservices #cosmetics #nursingcare #dementia

Putting smiles on faces: Makeup help and beauty treatments energize older people

“I felt that beauty care gives people the energy to take action,” said a certified care worker.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Oct 28, 2025

Meet Japan’s “macho caregivers.” A Nagoya firm is recruiting bodybuilders to work in care homes — offering gym perks, protein shakes and purpose. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/28/lifestyle/japan-bodybuilders-macho-caregivers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #disability #elderly #nursingcare #bodybuilding

Bodybuilders find new calling in Japan’s struggling care industry

A Nagoya firm is tackling Japan’s caregiver shortage by recruiting bodybuilders — offering gym perks, protein subsidies and purpose.

The Japan Times