Dr Sonu Bhaskar: Lessons from Japan on dignified elder care

['Prutha Chakraborty', 'Prutha Bhosle Chakraborty Is A Freelance Journalist. With Over Nine Years Of Experience In Different Indian Newsrooms', 'She Has Worked Both As A Reporter', 'A Copy Editor. She Writes On Community', 'Health', 'Food', 'Culture. She Has Widely Covered The Indian Diaspora', 'The Expat Community', 'Embassies', 'Consulates. Prutha Is An Alumna Of The Indian Institute Of Journalism'] Indian Link 2025-09-24 00:46:35

Drawing lessons from Japan, the world’s most aged society, the study argues that reforms made now can prevent health systems from buckling under demographic pressure later. This neighbourhood-level model connects primary health care, housing, long-term care, and social services – allowing older adults to remain independent and reducing hospital strain. Sonu Bhaskar ageing lessonsJapan’s longevity is unmatched, but health span – the years lived in good health – lags behind. He points to policies like frailty prevention, targeted nutrition to combat sarcopenic obesity, and universal mental-health screening in primary care. Sonu Bhaskar ageing lessonsREAD MORE: Duty and distance: Caring across continents and generations