Social Security in Respect of Long-Term Care in Japan: A Quarter-Century since the Introduction of the Insurance Technique into the Japanese System of Care for Older Persons.
Article presents the long-term care insurance system in Japan, its origins, current institutional shape and challenges. Author refers to both literature about the main topic, but also to some reflections and experiences from study visit to Japan for polish scholars and public officials. The goal of the study visit was to provide knowledge, understanding of Japanese long-term care system, but also practical inspirations for the analysis and public reforms of that field in Poland. Thus, in the article there are several references to the problems and challenges of polish long-term care system. Author has tried to include legislative, economic and social aspects of the Japanese policy concerning elderly care. Based on the analysis and conclusions, certain elements of the Japanese approach to elderly care may serve as a positive point of reference for reforms of the long-term care system in Poland. Among the potential sources of inspirations, are: the long-term care social insurance framework, but also some other aspects – including long-term planning in old-age policy, measures of prevention of care needs and coordination of services.
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