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Nursing Home Abuse: What's Behind the Rise?

In April, an 82-year-old resident at a nursing home in Tokyo died following an incident. A caregiver at the facility was later arrested for allegedly killing the man. The number of abuse cases at nursing homes in Japan has hit a record high. We take a look at the working environment of caregivers, and discuss how to prevent abuse and the steps to take to choose a reliable nursing home.

English
  • Originally Aired June 7, 2019
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created June 9, 2019 by
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  • Modified June 9, 2019 by
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