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National / Social Issues Nov 28, 2017

Dying at home increasingly an option in Japan for those who want to 'go to the afterlife quietly'

by Megumi Lim and Kim Kyung-Hoon

After he was diagnosed with leukemia in July, Katsuo Saito decided not to treat it and opted for palliative care. He had a hard time finding a bed in a hospice or hospital, so he spent most of his remaining weeks at home. "There are ...

National Oct 3, 2017

End-of-life care training focuses on helping the dying achieve peace of mind

by Megumi Iizuka

As it grows more common in rapidly aging Japan that senior citizens will die at home instead of in a hospital, efforts are underway to train people who can ease their final days. The End-of-Life Care Association of Japan, launched in 2015, is at the ...