This article examines the changing demographics of China, with particular attention paid to
the effect of the one‐child policy in relation to long‐term care of older people. It also …

As the world's most populous country with the largest aging population and a rapidly
growing economy, China is receiving increased attention from both the Chinese government …

The aim of the current study was to review the current state and characteristics of the elderly
population in China in the context of aging, difficulties and challenges faced by older people …

Until the 1980s, institutional elder care was virtually unknown in China. In a few decades,
China had to construct a universal social safety net and assure basic elderly care. China's …

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 …

China's population is rapidly ageing at a time when former socialist collective provision and
provision by the state in all sectors, especially in social welfare, is being radically reduced …

Executive summary Around the world, populations are ageing at a faster pace than in the
past and this demographic transition will have effects on all aspects of societies. In May …

Background As Japan's population continues to age, it is estimated that the number of
people aged≥ 75 years will exceed 20 million by 2025. Furthermore, over the past 10 years …

Taiwan is one of the fastest aging countries in the world. As such, the government has
developed various strategies to promote an age-friendly health-care system. Health services …

1. Background: Recent medical advancements, and improvements in hygiene and food
supply have led to Japan having the longest life expectancy in the world. Over the past 50 …