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How Much Care is Enough?
Contributed by Lawrence Henderson
Psychology major
Carers have one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Perhaps this is why the carer role can result in such a high amount of burnout and confusion for those who fill the role. Determining and delivering care in a way that is respectful of both the needs of the patient and the abilities and limitations of the carer is very important. This usually requires a strategic approach; it is important to create a care plan between family members and the entire care or medical team.
What Japan teaches us about better care for older people
Seventeen per cent of England’s population is aged over 65
Mayumi Hayashi says England can learn from Japan, which has devised radical solutions to meet the unprecedented demand for health and social care from its ageing population
Japan faces a serious challenge in meeting the unprecedented demand for health and social care for its older population. Already, a quarter of Japan’s 127.6 million population is aged 65 or over – compared with 17 per cent in the UK.