International Perspective: Korea, Indonesia, Japan

INTERNATIONAL-PERSPECTIVEKorea: “Deuk Yong Jang, 58, shown in the photo is among Koreans in the U.S. who have ‘reverse immigrated’ back home to avoid becoming isolated here in old age and suffering a ‘lone death.'” Read more here.

Indonesia: “Indonesian transgender activist Yulianus Rettoblaut is planning a home for elderly waria (transgenders) in Depok, West Java, Indonesia.” Read more here.

Japan: “As the nation’s population ages, the increase in elderly people who have difficulty cooking or shopping for themselves has led to a flourishing service sector for home-delivered meals, with diverse menus that cater to different health and lifestyle needs.” Read more here.

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