Author Archives: Sujie Zhu

Japanese Disaster Particularly Stressful for Elderly with Dementia

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Sujie Zhu

(MCT) TOKYO – Life as evacuees from the Great East Japan Earthquake has been extremely hard for elderly people with dementia, many of whom appear to be deteriorating as a result of stress. Experts predict that within 30 years, 10 … Continue reading →

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China’s top legislature launches inspection to ensure elderly’s rights

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Sujie Zhu

(Xinhua) The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislature, launched national inspections Wednesday to ensure the interests and rights of the elderly are protected properly in accordance with the law. The top legislature planned to … Continue reading →

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S.KOREA Redrawing Overall Welfare Plan for Senior Citizens

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Sujie Zhu

(AARP) SEOUL, May 5 Asia Pulse – South Korea is redrawing the country’s senior citizen welfare plan to better cope with the steady aging of the population, the government said Thursday. The move comes as more and more people are … Continue reading →

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