Japanese social welfare protecting the elderly

"Japan is well known for having the oldest population in the world. Nearly 30% of people in the country are over 65. " Yes, it's a timebomb. That keyword has been used so often, it is now a cliche that no longer inspires the worry it once did. However, there is a discussion that goes beyond just restoring the balance in the population.

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One fallacy in that thinking is know the negativity in the unbalance is transferred to the elderly population. An aging population affects the continuance of a population. However, it does not mean that the elderly cannot be part of the workforce, or no longer can contribute to society.

As you will see in this article on Zenbird, though we look at the support that is provided to the elderly in Japan, there are support groups that introduce work for those who are interested.

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