A Study on Four Categories of Support for Aging in Place

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  • 高齢者の暮らしを支える自助・互助・共助・公助
  • 高齢者の暮らしを支える自助・互助・共助・公助 : 住民が主体となり構築した地域ケアサービスに焦点を当てて
  • コウレイシャ ノ クラシ オ ササエル ジジョ ・ ゴジョ ・ キョウジョ ・ コウ ジョ : ジュウミン ガ シュタイ ト ナリ コウチク シタ チイキ ケアサービス ニ ショウテン オ アテテ
  • Focused on the Care-Service System Established by the Islanders for the Elderly
  • 住民が主体となり構築した地域ケアサービスに焦点を当てて

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<p>This research on an island in Okinawa examined the care-service system established by the islanders for the elderly and revealed the conditions of their lives in terms of self-, mutual-, insurance- and governmental support. The following were identified necessary in order to expand the time span of aging in place.</p><p>1) An increase in the number of male elderly was expected, and therefore it was necessary to comprehend their needs and take measures accordingly.</p><p>2) The status of the care-service usage and the continuance of staying at home of the elderly who had lived there in the past should be checked, and the needs of the elderly who are presently using the service and their family should also be consulted.</p><p>3) The care-service system established by the islanders provided flexibility in its services and supported the elderly's lives. It was necessary to establish the care-service system depending on the area characteristics.</p>

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