A Study on the Application of Japan's Home-Based Elderly Care Model in China——Based on Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Local Implementation
The global trend of aging populations and China's unique socio-economic environment make eldercare services an urgent social issue.Japan,as one of the countries with the most serious aging issues globally,has a highly respected home-based elderly care model due to its high degree of personalization and human-centered approach.This study focuses on revealing the core characteristics of Japan's home-based elderly care model,such as its meticulous service categorization(30 major categories,115 minor items)and its emphasis on a"human-centered"approach that respects the individuality of the elderly.The study analyzes the adaptability of Japan's home care service model in China,including the matching degree of cultural and social structures,the potential for referencing service classification and personalization,and the diversification of funding sources and social participation.The research finds that although Japan's elderly care service model has significant reference value in many aspects,its implementation in China requires localization improvements.Elements of family and community should be integrated,service processes should be simplified and localized,and practical support should be strengthened to achieve true adaptation and application.
home-based elderly care modelcross-cultural adaptabilityJapanese aged care serviceslocalization improvement