The Development of Social Policy for the Elderly in Japan

A rapidly aging society and slowing economy have necessitated changes in Japan's social policies for the aged. The confluence of business, the Liberal Democratic Party, and government bureaucracy in shaping social policy is discussed in the context of health and pension reform since the end of...

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Published in:The Social service review (Chicago) 1997-09, Vol.71 (3), p.360-381
Main Authors: Usui, Chikako, Palley, Howard A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Ageing
Aging
Care and treatment
Care of the aged
Community health services
Demographic aspects
Development
Economic aspects
Elder care
Elderly
Elderly people
Employee pension plans
Government bureaucracy
Health Care
Health Planning
Health Policy
Japan
Military pensions
National health insurance
Old age
Old age benefits
Old age pensions
Older adults
Older people
Pension contributions
Pensions
Population
Public assistance programs
Public pensions
Social Policy
Social services
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Summary:A rapidly aging society and slowing economy have necessitated changes in Japan's social policies for the aged. The confluence of business, the Liberal Democratic Party, and government bureaucracy in shaping social policy is discussed in the context of health and pension reform since the end of World War II. Multiple interests and political and economic realities coalesce in Japan's recent move to more community-based care for the elderly.
ISSN:0037-7961
1537-5404
DOI:10.1086/604262