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http://dx.doi.org/10.6109/jkiice.2019.23.11.1420

Policy Trends and Utilization of Information Communications Technologies for the Senior Support in Japan  

Lee, Jin Ah (Department of Social Welfare & Counseling, Catholic University of Pusan)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering / v.23, no.11, 2019 , pp. 1420-1427 More about this Journal
Abstract
Super aged society, Japan actively uses Information Communication Technology(ICT) as one of solving methods for various social problem. Especially, for Korea where soon will become super aged society, it would be meaningful to examine the current policy trends and utilization of senior support using ICT in Japan. This study explores the policy trends and utilization of senior support using ICT in Japan through literature review, and then proposes some suggestions as follows. Opportunities for practical use of ICT should be widened in the field of senior support, and efforts are needed to build an information linkage network between institutions for senior support because linkage between care sector and medical sector is important for the elderly support. Besides, simplification of paperwork and easing of burden of care providers or workers in the field should be sought by development and dissemination of various robots. Moreover, the spread of technology for emotional support and stability should be actively pursued by using ICT.
Keywords
Super aged society; Senior support; ICT; Japan; Literature review;
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