In China, the population is rapidly ageing and the capacity of the system that cares for older
people is increasingly a concern. In this Review, we provide a profile of the long-term care …

In China, formal long-term care services for the large aging population have increased to
meet escalating demands as demographic shifts and socioeconomic changes have eroded …

Developing long-term care systems for the elderly has become an increasingly urgent policy
issue in China, especially in rural areas. This article provides an overview of the current …

Abstract Background From 2020 to 2050, China's population aged≥ 65 years old is
estimated to more than double from 172 million (12· 0%) to 366 million (26· 0%). Some 10 …

Japan's population is ageing rapidly because of long life expectancy and a low birth rate,
while traditional supports for elderly people are eroding. In response, the Japanese …

China is aging at an unprecedented rate. Improvements in life expectancy and the
consequences of the decades-old family planning policy have led to a rapid increase in the …

Long-term care is receiving increasing attention as population aging increases the demand
for long-term care services and boosts the cost of health expenditures. Although China's old …

Background An ageing population coupled with an increase in morbidity places a
considerable burden on health and social care systems. The aim of our study was to …

Japan implemented a mandatory social long‐term care insurance (LTCI) system in 2000,
making long‐term care services a universal entitlement for every senior. Although this …

A rapid ageing population coupled with changes in family structure has brought about
profound implications to social policy in China. Although the past decade has seen a steady …