Living well into old age: What can we learn about healthy ageing from the Japanese experience?

Catharine Jenkins, Carole Germaine

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    Abstract

    Japan has the most aged population in the world. Not only do people live longer in Japan, they also age better. While the ageing population reflects a success story driven by lifestyle factors and health promotion initiatives, the ageing population also results in challenges for policy makers, families and older people themselves. Other countries with ageing population profiles, such as the UK, can learn from the Japanese experience. In this article, the authors focus on the potential of health promotion strategies, social connections and technology to enhance well-being in old age.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalNursing Older People
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - 28 Jan 2019

    Keywords

    • healthy ageing; Japan; technology; social connections; health promotion; policy

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