Long-Term Care System in Japan

The long-term care insurance (LTCI) system was introduced in Japan in 2000 to address the demands of older persons with disabilities based on the concept of a user-oriented social insurance system with support for independence. Older people with a certification for LTCI service needs can utilize fac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Minoru Yamada, Hidenori Arai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2020-09-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
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Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-20-0037.pdf