The elderly care in Japan and some aspects of international comparison

Mediações: Revista de Ciências Sociais

Helena Hirata¹ 

[1] Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique – CNRS;

关键词: cuidadores;    idosos;    proteção social;    envelhecimento.;   

DOI  :  10.5433/2176-6665.2012v17n2p157

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This article presents the development of the elderly care in Japan, highlighting the particular characteristics of this type of activity. The research data were obtained from three institutions in Japan, from March until July, 2011, through direct observations and interviews with caregivers, nurses and managers. Interviews were also performed in four institutions which provide related service by employing home caregivers for the elderly. Although this article focuses on the Japanese case, the case will be compared with both French and Brazilian cases, which were also object of fieldwork during 2011.

【 授权许可】

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