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Japanese scientists discover medical agent that could slow aging-related diseases

National / Science & Health Jan 16, 2021

Japanese scientists discover medical agent that could slow aging-related diseases

The discovery is expected to help improve the treatment and prevention of diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.

World's oldest person marks 118th birthday in Fukuoka

National Jan 2, 2021

World's oldest person marks 118th birthday in Fukuoka

Kane Tanaka, born on Jan. 2, 1903, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person in March 2019 at the age of 116.

Should older people pay a larger share of their health care costs?

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 26, 2020

Should older people pay a larger share of their health care costs?

by Philip Brasor

The government has approved a proposal that would require those aged over 74 to pay 20% of health care costs out of pocket, thus doubling the portion they currently pay.

Japan’s ¥73.6 trillion stimulus hinges on spending by older generation

Business Dec 16, 2020

Japan’s ¥73.6 trillion stimulus hinges on spending by older generation

by Toru Fujioka

People over the age of 65 make up 29% of the population and account for almost 40% of the consumer spending that is the biggest driver of Japan’s economy.

Japan likely to raise older people's medical payments from October 2022

National Dec 4, 2020

Japan likely to raise older people's medical payments from October 2022

If the income threshold is set at ¥1.7 million as proposed by the government, 5.2 million people would face a medical payment increase.

New virus wave forcing experts to adjust strategies

National Dec 2, 2020

New virus wave forcing experts to adjust strategies

by Gearoid Reidy

More than half of the country’s over 2,000 coronavirus deaths have come from those 80 or older.

China stirs trouble with plan to hike retirement age from 60

Asia Pacific / Social Issues Nov 30, 2020

China stirs trouble with plan to hike retirement age from 60

China is making a new push to raise one of the world’s lowest retirement ages as it tries to cope with a rapidly graying population, a move that’s already fueling public discontent and will test the Communist Party’s ability to implement reforms. The ruling party ...

With two-child policy still in place, graying China looks to boost fertility

World / Social Issues Nov 23, 2020

With two-child policy still in place, graying China looks to boost fertility

China introduced a controversial "one-child policy" in 1978, saying efforts to reduce poverty and develop the economy were being undermined by population growth.

Britain to pilot COVID-19 tests for care home visitors

World / Science & Health Nov 14, 2020

Britain to pilot COVID-19 tests for care home visitors

Visitors to care homes in parts of England will be able to get tested for COVID-19 under a new pilot plan aimed at reducing onerous restrictions in time for Christmas, the health ministry said Saturday. With England under lockdown until December, care home visits can ...

Smaller firms without heirs see more support as Japan grays

Business / Corporate | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Nov 6, 2020

Smaller firms without heirs see more support as Japan grays

The problem has recently become more visible in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, where the number of companies seeking support from one bank doubled in five years.

Tests on mice in space uncover protein that may combat aging

National / Science & Health Nov 3, 2020

Tests on mice in space uncover protein that may combat aging

by Munehisa Tokunaga

Experiments on mice that were taken to the International Space Station have shown an internal protein has the potential to help slow the aging process, according to a joint study by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Tohoku University.

Overnight nursing care users dropped 20% in May amid pandemic

National Oct 30, 2020

Overnight nursing care users dropped 20% in May amid pandemic

Despite high demand for nursing services in general, the number of care facility users sharply fell as older people refrained from visiting for fear of being infected.

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