What a Japanese Nursing Home is Like

In this video, we go on a tour of a couple of Azalee's Nursing Homes in Japan. In Japan, hospitals and clinics must be non-profit and owned and operated by physicians. Health care costs are standardized across the country, with no single physicians able to charge a different price for a procedure.
However, non-medical expenses, such as room and board in a nursing home, are up to the discretion of the respective facilities. While costs at Azalee vary patient by patient, Dr. Kurusu, the chairman of the Azalee Group, estimated that a patient might pay about $2,000USD a month for all expenses, including food, lodging, and their portion of medical costs (the Japanese government covers 90% of medical expenses for seniors).
You can read some more about Azalee in English at koujukai.azalee.or.jp/english/.
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[@LifeWhereImFrom]

Because I've seen a few comments about cost and I know not everyone checks the description, here's some more information about the costs. In Japan, hospitals and clinics must be non-profit and owned and operated by physicians. Health care costs are standardized across the country, with no single physicians able to charge a different price for a procedure. However, non-medical expenses, such as rent and food in a nursing home, are up to the discretion of the respective facilities. While costs at Azalee vary patient by patient, Dr. Kurusu, the chairman of the Azalee Group, estimated that a patient might pay about $2,000USD a month for all expenses, including food, lodging, and their portion of medical costs (the Japanese government covers 90% of medical expenses for seniors).

[@soulsearcher9530]

Life Where I'm From I lived this video!! I wish there was something similar in America. My grandpa’s nursing home sucked. He has bed sores, hey never bothered to get him up to take him for a bath. My dad, brother and husband would drive out there and lift him out of the bed themselves! Ughhh despicable. This place is worth much more than the $2,000 in my mind! Lol

[@-se]

Wish my country more care like this to its citizens. Feelsbadman

[@inogeni]

wow, when you think about it, $2000 a month is a great price! i wish the US had places like this

[@Jonesracheld]

Life Where I'm From I liked this a lot, I work in a long term care facility and can see a lot of similarities- and some things I wish we had

[@krisvanroosbroeck3744]

What happens to people who can't afford this? Are there public nursing homes that are more affordable? Interesting video by the way!

[@LaCurlyCupcake]

I worked at an expensive "high end" nursing home facility (In America) and I can assure you even the best days were not as good as this. These homes look lovely.

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

iAmDreya lol 😂 cuz the pay is too high, and the staff members got paid too low

[@MitzyNonaka]

Yup same

[@somosgenel]

Where on the MASSIVE LANDMASS, aka CONTINENT know as AMERICA, which runs from Tierra del Fuego(Earth of fire en ESPANOL), near the South Pole all the way up north to Kiska Island on the BERING SEA near the homeland of current USA President Vladimir Putin do you hail from exactly??...

[@joez3706]

@@somosgenel you must be a real jerk.

[@scoreanarrangement6635]

I suppose they really respect their elders in Japan, which is nice to see.

[@dukeluoji]

It's crazy how different these facilities are than in America. Really wish we took care of our senior citizens like this.

[@imbuffysummers]

Or just sick people in general. Instead of treating them like rodents waiting to be exterminated when surely they deserve the same quality of life as everyone else. Sometimes I think corperate america takes "ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country" a little too seriously, meaning the people who can't make as many contributions or have made their contribution but are no longer capable, are not disposable asa result :(

[@tokee1234567]

I worked in assisted living and residential skilled nursing care/rehab facilities in both USA and Canada. Japanese nursing homes look amazing in comparison. I wonder how much it costs

[@8879o]

627USD/Month～1,344USD/Month Azalee’s Occupancy costs 1,523USD/Month

[@satanismiscancer7589]

Tanomura Than buy a house. Pay it off for thirty years. And you can live there til the very end.

[@user-jf8kx1ge5r]

I mean there are some that do this,it's just too expensive to afford

[@KarunaSatoriASMR]

Things are very different in America. Abuse of the elderly, even in the highest of “care”. NO respect for our elders here. Watching this was beautiful.

[@boredom6704]

yup I got curious after seeing some scandals in the us and wanted to see if east asia does it differently.

[@Igor-vk8fl]

It happens in Japan as well!

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@Igor-vk8fl Any proof text, videos? Im sure abuses happen everywhere.

[@Igor-vk8fl]

@@deirdremorris9234 I saw a video from a guy who works in this area. He was telling about the abuses he saw at the facility. It’s not in English tho

[@limrosemary8536]

sigh

[@boreddom567]

That man is so proud of his nursing home and he should be as I know some are very bad and have abusive workers. I like seeing all the care that goes into taking care of those elderly people so sweet! ♡♡

[@theresag1969]

Abuse is the least of their problem in nursing homes in America. Poor nursing care and physicians who believe the elderly are warehoused simply to die and treat them accordingly. That philosophy permeates the entire nursing home system.

[@ramon4184]

I would love to work there

[@sobujbiswas2822]

I am medical assistant Bangladesh. I want come Japan

[@user-gt8st3qf4o]

@@theresag1969 I had to do my clinicals in nursing homes and all but one were awful. The staff were awful as well.

[@ASMRconKiki]

94 years old, still enjoying karaoke and tidying up. That's all I want to be one day!

[@sandymoonstone855]

🍎 🐱 such a great aspiration 😜

[@gpturner0924]

@rihardo123 How do you know? Every stat I have seen has shown that Japan is one of the happiest nations in the world...

[@lishialindh25]

@@gpturner0924 Yes you are correct!

[@samundio6057]

Glenn Turner as it may seem that way

[@grayskindablue]

It’s a good aspiration. Hope you will be ✨ My grandmother turns 93 in January and is still so active and doing amazing things. Takes care of her grandkids and great-grandkids, walks her dog, makes amazing food since she has to feed everyone (that’s just a grandma rule) knits tiny socks and beanies for the preemies at the hospital. And we’re a generation with access to better medical care- I mean, she was just a kid when the polio vaccine was invented, born a few years after the tetanus vaccine was. Crazy. So there’s no reason why you won’t be 94 rocking out with some karaoke.✨ 🎤

[@voxeil]

It always seems like Japanese people are generally very respectful, especially when it comes to the elderly. The culture is fascinating

[@dudester1016]

i suspect it has a lot to do with the large elderly population in japan. i would expect that if even half of those seniors vote then that would be a population that would get an enormous amount of funding from the government. ~a dude who knows very little about japan.

[@candicegerman2748]

@Naughtysauce , that's not true... I work in long term care and there are Black, White, Hispanic, etc in these facilities....

[@Gordis57]

@@candicegerman2748 I agree. I am a Hospice Nurse and see more Asian folks in the skilled nursing homes here where I work in Southern California. Rarely do I see Blacks or Hispanics but then again depends on what of SoCal one is working in ... same goes for Whites.

[@oliverxhmll]

I guess u haven't watched the other video where they show Japanese elderly basically homeless because their children didnt care for them. The ones here r lucky their children care and they're paying for their stay in a great facility

[@ElizaFroot]

Naughtysauce you’re very wrong to say it’s only in America and mostly white cultures. I saw a documentary on the elderly in S Korea and they were abandoned by their children and didn’t get visitors. Also as we advance medically, more and more people are living to older ages and that involves facing certain illnesses and diseases that you can’t easily cope with on your own at home (for instance dementia). Putting a relative in a home isn’t an easy decision and being in a care facility where there are people trained to deal with their complex needs is often kinder and more beneficial for everyone. So you might have wanted to show support saying that this is almost exclusive to Asian and Spanish cultures but your racial remarks make you sound bigoted. Try harder.

[@amethystrain2513]

I'd be the senior getting in trouble going down the emergency slide all the time.

[@rthcats2]

That emergency slide is a brilliant idea! I wish we had those in America's nursing homes and hospitals too! Great job Japan!

[@jeffreydahlen2178]

lol

[@carmcam1]

Cleanliness everywhere they went, people will probably think that they cleaned just because someone will film them, but no! I work for a japanese company here in philippines and they are so freaking obsess with cleanliness, 5S all the time, cleaning before and after working will be engrained on you or you will be scolded, not so fun times though, but i'm grateful because i think my discipline improved while working there. I'm amazed that they are modern yet equally capable of preserving their old culture, they've got robots, shinkansen and high tech toilets, but they have hundred and thousand years old temples too, and they could enjoy both!

[@deirdremorris9234]

I LOVE 5S!!!

[@calisongbird]

@@deirdremorris9234 what is 5S?

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@calisongbird en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/5S_(methodology) Lors of manufacturing facilities use 5S. Marie Kondo the lady who helps organize peoples homes, uses 5S.

[@calisongbird]

@@deirdremorris9234 ok but that doesn’t answer my question.... what is it?

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@calisongbird Its a Japanese system of management used in manufacturing, but you could apply its concepts to your home, life, office ect...does the link show up for you?

[@ohsweet9086]

Makes the US look so shameful. We treat our elder, sick, and young horribly and as if they are a burden.

[@kamada2068]

More often than not children and elderly get the short end of the stick in America

[@ukeyaoitrash2618]

@@jane_doughnut have you been following the news!?

[@annathelesbian2605]

Yeah I went to help at a nursing home and one lady told me that her family just dropped her off there and they haven't visited. It was so sad, she was crying and telling me that her daughter doesn't care. I really didn't know what to do so I tried to not cry, and try to tell her that even if her family didn't care, I would. She was so kind, and she kept complimenting me. I wish her family would visit her. : (

[@srehtaef1824]

Hey. Same here in Scotland. Social care here is atrocious

[@ohsweet9086]

HH H really? That’s so sad. Scotland always seems so passionate.

[@marajenkins8068]

It's amazing how different nursing homes in Japan are vs here in America. Side by side, they almost would appear the same on the outside, but the biggest difference that makes the Japanese facilities stand out I noticed was how happy the residents were and the positive attitude that the Japanese caretakers have.

[@HScorching]

Yeah, and many caretakers here in the US hate their jobs and it reflects on how they treat the senior citizens. And they senior citizens in turn live miserable. Sad to beilieve they are going to live a very sad life in the end.

[@Get_Juju]

It's cultural as well. Most countries like Japan still hold strongly to traditional values. So treatment and respect for the elders are highly ingrained in their social mores. It can be both a good and bad thing. Bad, when it involves with stuff like office culture and politics. But in this case, it can only be an extremely a good thing.

[@piapear560]

Mara Jenkins At least in my area, the amount of effort into keeping the facilities clean are medieval in comparison. They seem to only hire people who aren't there for the sake of caring for the wellbeing of the patients, but only an easy paycheck. It was very refreshing to see how much care is put into overall hygiene.

[@oryxland3994]

One of the things that really shines through is how much pride the workers take in not only doing a good job but also being very friendly. The place seemed to have a very positive vibe overall that didn't seem to be put on just for the camera, I've never really seen that in nursing homes in North America. I can only imagine that it makes for happier residents which in turns means happier workers which means everybody wins.

[@LifeWhereImFrom]

I was wondering whether I'd get true or realistic coverage because I had a camera. But we kind of randomly went around the facility and staff and residents didn't really know when or where we'd be, so it seems as genuine as can be when you're in front of a camera lens. I think they do care about the jobs they are doing. However, I would like to mention that elder care can be a stressful and taxing job, so care worker positions have a high turnover/burn out rate.

[@kaylap.1191]

It seems like that in Japan, contrary to the United States, the individual has greater dignity and the elderly are still seen as a part of society.

[@A129WOLFY]

this is how all nursing homes should be, those who may struggle to look after themselves are still people. They were once like you and me, and one day we will be like them. They are the people who carried our society on so that we eventually were born, and now that we "carry the torch" the least we can do is show them the respect and care we have been given through life due to them and their lives.

[@maltieb559]

The system even supports the workers and THEIR children. Japan is the better benchmark if this is standard.

[@MsJapanino]

My mom is Japanese and I was her caregiver until she passed away as I couldn't bear the thought of putting her in a nursing facility in the United States. I would have loved to have had something like this available where the staff was polite, caring and kind.

[@parisbase4639]

Honestly there's no place like home. My respect to you as looking after elderly could be a really stressful and demanding task.

[@cyangummy]

Paris Base Facilities like those in the video seems like it would be of tremendous help for caretakers who have a full time job.

[@Annachu]

There’s so much pride in everything done in Japan. Here in the US, we go for looks in the nursing homes. Fancier must mean better care! This home was made with residents and functionality in mind! Send me there when I need senior care!

[@vaw796]

This care home does look pristine, clean, airy, full of dedicated staff who respect the residents and they get brilliant care and activities. My mum was in care for 3yrs and I had cared for her for 8 years prior to that and wouldn't want to be in care here in the UK. I hope to be in my own bed when the good Lord decides whenever the time is done for me if I reach old age.

[@MzClementine]

What the elderly woman said how everyone gives her energy. Bless her. Loneliness can be difficult for the elderly.

[@EforVendettaa]

Japan has a lot of things figured out. Care for their elderly clearly being one of the highest priorities. The amount of times I have taken care of neglected elderly in the hospital because their family is unable to provide proper care (financially or time commitment issues) is too high. It is clear that the Japanese people respect their elderly and are willing to spend the proper funds to hire adequate staff to care for them. Seeing this truly makes me happy.

[@andresantoso4835]

yeah man nice too see this thing is real

[@SANESX]

My friend married japanese. Her husband leave good progress job in Osaka then move to rural hometown of his mother to take care of elder grandmother. She is about 90 yo and has dementia. He moved there because there are no nice facility like in urban. And she will not leave her home town. That is the level of care they are.

[@Candorsmayhem]

Janet Browning because the elderly have done nearly everything in their power to destroy our future.

[@ursulasmith6402]

@@Candorsmayhem how?

[@tdotjazzberryram61]

As a nurse in Texas what goes on here is shameful. Profits come before patient care, poor treatment of nursing staff 30- 60 patients, some plan more d/t lack of staff high turnover. And yes lazy, unprofessional nurses/cna's,low pay rates. Most places very poor quality of food, hence poor nutrition for patients and sorely lacking in proper quality of activities of daily living . Still I always do my best, after all, we are do what we do as best we can. Proud to be a nurse, but ashamed of the current "selfishness " of profits over people.

[@mustangjane1610]

Thank you for your service as a nurse. You are appreciated ❤️😊🙏

[@hecke1959]

I could not have said it better myself.

[@georgediaz2529]

Amen to what you said

[@sandracervantes6512]

My mom works in a nursing home as a dietician she cooks the meals and she loves to go around and have conversations with the old people and their family members love her more than the cna's / nurses who take care of their seniors. The nurses/cnas are not fond of my mom because of this they forbade her from talking to them saying its "company policy" and when she asked to show her the paper with the rules on it they sid they dont carry it with them so now jus got to a point where if she chats with the family members or seniors for a bit a nurse follows her so my moms at a point where she just wants to quit because they make her feel like shes doing something bad

[@happyface2373]

Japan is a country big on teamwork

[@plumreid]

The childcare facility seemed to have 2 caretakers for 4-5 children. I've never seen that in America. The Japanese seem to be doing a wonderful job taking care of their people young and old.

[@mrahzzz]

Depends on the age of the children. Once you get to 5+, number of children per adult increases. In day care type situations and preschool, you'll have a ratio of fewer children to each adult.

[@PuddinTater]

American nursing homes should be like this.

[@nullix3327]

Nursing homes around the world should be like this

[@angielester26]

I agree.... it's so refreshing to see people NOT hate their job and to genuinely care for them...🥰🥰🥰

[@susanjoynes6395]

I agree .And American nursing homes there are a lot of abuse .and the Japanese treasure there patients wish they were more like them

[@Lostinmyhead23]

I didn’t know you’ve been to every nursing home

[@ExtraWubs]

Instead of extorting the elderly lol

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

This video is really helpful for me because this is something I might have to think about in a couple of decades since my parents are getting old. My grandfather didn't have to go to a nursing home, though. He was a super tough guy.

[@Alrl57]

yuta's here, surprising hoho. you can make video about what young age Japanese think about this. it would be an interesting topic, I think.

[@sabade.]

That Japanese Man Yuta thats so beautiful!!! I want my parents to be cared so much....

[@warpenguin6300]

That Japanese Man Yuta is a very hard decision tho..

[@lz.2440]

That Japanese Man Yuta I love your channel.

[@walkingparadox7932]

Fancy meeting you here

[@crittert7828]

The nursing care & facilities are so much better then in the US. Unless you can afford it some of the nursing home here are pitiful. I'm so glad Japan got this right. Thank you for sharing honey🎈

[@vanityrae83]

Critter T you are a hundred million percent right. The nursing homes here in the states are Terrible! I would know, my mother died in 1. They didn't care about her at all.

[@chrisea]

They also abuse the elderly in them at times I would know as my mom worked in them and cried constantly when the old people died or when they needed their diaper changed and none of the staff other than her would help they would just beat them and that's why my mom never wants to be put in one.

[@ChelseaMsChannel]

I work for the best Assisted Living Facility in the united states 2017, according to Senior Advisor. I couldn't imagine working anywhere else, after seeing how other places seem to treat residents.

[@devilstrap11]

Same herer in Germany... The old people here have to pay 4000 to 6000 Euros per month to stay in that home, and are treated badly... :( Wish it would be like Japan.

[@emcemc7506]

Because Japan has Universal Healthcare.

[@LaCurlyCupcake]

I was the food preparer for 2 nursing homes in college and it was my job to decide on meals. I worked hard to research and consult my nutrition professor but for a student it was a huge responsibility. Its so good to see a registered dietitian on staff.

[@brendajones9377]

I worked in a nursing home for over 15 years. When the residents came in, they were asked about dietary restrictions and preferences. When it came to mealtime, everyone was served the exact same food. The only difference was if someone was allergic to something, but even then, they made way too many mistakes. If someone was dying and wanted a certain food that wasn't on the menu, (but was available in the kitchen), tough luck. One night, two facility made apple pies left the building with kitchen help after telling the residents that they ran out. Probably happened more often than not.

[@nimesbudget]

Same here 🥰

[@lvhhplayvhh]

Japanese people are among the most polite, kind and respectful human beings I have ever came across.

[@qv2945]

BUT WOW THAT BATH!! Every nursing home should have!!

[@mikevallen999]

Q V .....I agree.....the modern bath should be available in the USA.nursing homes....because USA nursing homes often smell of urine and vomit and feces.....reprehensible and clear indications of neglectful care by the facilities .

[@ameerahs808]

Theres usually at least one of these baths in larger nursing homes here in America. We call them whirl pool tubs. And theyre very nice the patients love them.

[@brendajones9377]

@@ameerahs808 and most don't get used because of time restraints. When you are an aide and have anywhere from 12 to 14 (or more) residents, you don't have time to do the whirlpool bath, let a lone a nice leisurely shower. When the state shows up, there is help coming out of the woodwork, when they're gone, it's back to assembly line care, just to get the basic ADLS done for each resident. It's shameful.

[@MrsMelissaRich]

@@brendajones9377 understaffed I assume? Understaffing should be a crime.

[@nathanesor6041]

Oh, we have em, they're just either not used or broken all the time it seems

[@shengsuturner]

I want to retire in Japan!! 😊

[@88akak]

Sharon Turner I'll join u

[@awesomejess]

Same 😊

[@camenvillarruel1036]

Me too lets retire in Japan

[@ryanyoung7433]

They dont just let anyone in you know....they are very protective on who they let live in Japan

[@zam023]

I see you have not seen Greg's video on that topic. To put it in simple words, as long as you are financially independent and have no criminal record, you are welcome to stay in Japan.

[@breakingnewsmca9298]

I'm nursing home in Japan 😍 I love to helping people and happy to see them laugh ☺

[@mistie8908]

That is so nice to hear. When l was younger l volunteered in hospitals, nursing homes, lodges etc and many times left with a tear in my eye as l was so touched from being able to bring a smile. Now l am a senior and know how a lot of them felt. Thank you for caring, you are special

[@mistie8908]

I’m from Canada

[@regandehaven4705]

@@mistie8908 So amazing to hear! I work at one now, (I am 16 and in the US) and I try to do the same, just make their life a little happier, especially during these tough times where they can come out of their rooms not as much as they used to and there are no family visits. I also know before I know it I will be your age looking back on this too.

[@Solisium-Channel]

You’re an awesome person. In the U.S they all hate their jobs

[@mistie8908]

Regan DeHaven you touch my heart my dear. God Bless You and please stay healthy

[@jadevillarin5372]

Salute to a Filipina 🇵🇭 giving care to someone in a foreign country💌!

[@plauditecives]

Yes, absolutely! Foreign health care workers must adhere to some very high standards, and achieve acceptable fluency in Japanese.

[@joez3706]

We have many Filipino's working in healthcare in the US. 👋👋👋

[@fdama]

I used to work in the UAE where there were lots of Filipinos in the service sector. Very warm, kind hearted people and always with a smile.

[@mrsmutawa6210]

First thing I noticed in the vid is the pinoy. Greetings from Kuwait.

[@MJona314]

sabi na, Pilipino rin si ate!

[@Annamarienguyenn]

“There are so many ways to support your independence”... THIS LINE LEGIT ALMOST MADE ME CRY BECAUSE ITS SO TRUE. As someone who is majoring in rehabilitation this video just made me really happy 😃

[@JuiceBoxAndTicTacs]

It's so lovely to see they take the time to make sure they are presentable for the elderly and psych each other up in the morning for a good day of work. The elderly look really well taken care of and given all the respect they deserve ❤️

[@sidj6745]

They r taught throughout their entire lives to respect and revere the elderly..this is their culture and it is pride and dignity that is important...in America nothing is more important than money, power and beauty..

[@REIQ]

Im retiring to Japan!

[@jocelyn.gooding1526]

so am I

[@gigisoglamorousipeeglitter7466]

Gooding is my maiden name. I wonder if we are related! Lol😃

[@REIQ]

@Asgar Ukuleles I got the money....

[@Lisa.G412]

Me too!

[@vivianpham9675]

@Asgar Ukuleles If they got the money than it’s fine. Happiness lives a long way and if they can afford it, than it’s worth it.

[@christinajoanne8177]

As a nurse, this makes me incredibly happy to see. I have never worked at a nursing home, rather only hospitals, but I believe one of the reasons that Japanese nursing homes prosper above the US one is two reasons: 1.) rise in cormobities and 2.) lack of funds. Japan as a whole is relatively healthier society which usually decreases what facilities call "burden to the caregiver" - more have less medications, less therapies and are able to take care of themselves through activities of daily living, have less psychiatric issues. 2.) many US nursing homes do not have funds to accurately and efficiently take care of the amount of elderly being given in nursing homes - I have heard stories of one nurse taking care of 20-30 patients at a time with three aides, some patient loads are much worst. In the end, I wouldn't blame the staff who are only doing what they can with the resources they are given. Another thing I noted is that the doctor in Japan comes and see and actually takes vitals and medications to the patient. In the US nursing homes, it is not mandatory for doctors to daily see patients. Anyways - That is just my thoughts and opinions and it really made me tear up a bit to see this type of system in Japan.

[@gary9933]

I agree, having a healthier lifestyle as a whole really reduces the overhead on taking care of elderly--not just financially but working with disabled people. Imagine if they had the same BMI as your average America how much harder it would be to take care of them.

[@sumeragichan]

Amen. I work in a long term care facility on the restorative side, so this is close to home on my job. I want the equipment in those baths!!! That would make life so much easier at work. The doctor seemed wonderful, there is a Nurse Practitioner or two who will come in to check on the residents but only a few specialist every now and then. Other than the lack of visible scrubs and on site day care this seems really familiar. Also seemed to be a good working environment as well. XD

[@imbwildrd3693]

I was a CNA (certified nurses assistant) at a nursing home in the United States (Connecticut) and although I thought they (nurses and staff, I rarely if ever saw a doctor on site) were doing the best with what they had it was by no means anything at all like in this video. I would LOVE to work in a facility like this. I would feel like I was actually helping the person and doing them some good, having some fun, keeping their life interesting. I did not feel like I was doing anything like that in the nursing home. We were so understaffed and everyone had a crappy attitude. There was never any time to do anything. Each CNA had way too many patients to care for in a shift. Nearly impossible to keep to a regular schedule. Not a lot of camaraderie, or even caring to know the new person who just started working. It was a cold environment. Everyone just couldn't wait until they went home. It was depressing. I wish this country would get off the profit train and realize how much better people's end of life experience could be with a program modeled after the Japanese. Maybe someday.... (just adding my two cents)

[@Crux161]

Christina Dizon if everyone works a fair amount, there is less work overall and things get done faster. The book _Utopia_ explains this pretty clearly as I recall - a personal favorite.

[@pegasusgalaxy68]

Christina Dizon aussie nursing homes are great but like all countries in the world...there are good ones and not so good ones but most are great.

[@jerrypranata3557]

they threat them like their own grandparents, which is nice

[@giulianoderteano8959]

jerry pranata I apologize for correcting you, but it's *treat* them, not threat.

[@candicegerman2748]

If you haven't noticed in America the young do NOT respect their elders, so that means the elderly in long term care facilities too...

[@ruthcr8839]

This is exactly how Nursing Homes in the USA should be. Go Japan!!!! Teach the world.

[@wzukr]

You´re not serious, Ruth C R. The part where they clean the dental prosthesis in front of the other people is only disgusting and shows no privacy!

[@thepinapple8829]

@@wzukr Have you seen America Nursing Homes? A slight violation in privacy like that is nothing compared to the understaffed elderly homes in the US. I've volunteered in one for a while and the atmosphere was so depressing that I dreaded each day I went in.

[@lasvegasnevada7514]

@@wzukr classic American. so sensitive in unnecessary things like privacy. I’m currently doing clinical rotation in the nursing facilities in America and they never cleaned those dental prosthesis. Yikes!

[@Tidybitz]

@@wzukr ... What is a dental prothesis?

[@jessicalovefield7544]

Now that’s what I call a positive work environment

[@katikatijoyjoy]

Love these types of videos. Very refreshing after the popularity of "Weird Japan" videos on youtube. They are fun, but not informative on the actual culture. I have learned a lot from this channel.

[@llisamichele]

WHY DONT WE HAVE THIS CARE and WARMTH HERE IN THE USA?

[@SweetBearCub]

Sadly, we do not have this care in the US because of extreme greed, instead of respect for all.

[@tximeleta35]

@@SweetBearCub Profits and Human care makes bad combination in my opinion.

[@tximeleta35]

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[@MidnightChan94]

I've also noticed japan is VERY big on respect of their elders. They are a country that takes pride in the collective rather than the individual which has it's pros and cons like every country. But America is very big on the "do it for yourself" additude. So I think when it comes to the care of elders they go above. Now I'm sure this facility is on the higher end, but overall I just think their belief in the way elders should be treated is a big part of it. I personally "judge" a country on how it takes care of their children, sick and elderly. Japan is pretty high on the list.

[@jennya9163]

I worked at an elderly home that ran like this. Best job id ever had

[@thoughtcriminal5655]

You can see how serious and passionate they all are, from the manager down to the care staff. Full-time dietician, childcare for the staff. The staffing ratio in the childcare facility was unbelievable. Japan is light years ahead of the uk where I'm from.

[@ellavader]

Every elderly person deserves this level of care. As I was watching this, I thought of some of the tragic experiences some residents have received in nursing homes in the United States, where I'm from.

[@ShivrajBhosle]

This is truly one of your best videos I think. "There are so many ways to support your independence" is such a lovely phrase and it brings comfort to anyone regardless of age, but especially those that fear growing old. That was truly a poignant, beautiful and hopeful statement

[@kombinatsiya6000]

You can really see how ingrained kanban and other Japanese quality/management tools are in the workplace. Basically externalized and visualized checklists to get everyone on the same page with zero tech effort. Also, I love how every aspect of the physical environment has been designed with ergonomics and usability in mind. That's a level of quality and professionalism we rarely see in the West.

[@jackwongen6671]

Americans (a large share) in part is "ME FIRST", we can not look pass has been a Human Bean. I bid you Peace.

[@chelsea8400]

I love how outwardly proud they are. It's a hard job, and there are a lot of residents there, yet the staff are still so humble and genuine.

[@mamabambina3829]

They are blessed to have such care, the elders over here get abused and die, all they did was build our world for us, it's so sad.

[@chattykathy9079]

Amazing how quick that call light was answered. No doubt Japanese nursing homes offer superior care.

[@sacura605]

based upon the average age of Japanese elderly im sure it plays some sort of role. but you have to also understand Japanese people are also usually more health-conscious than their American counterparts.

[@nonsensetalk8953]

They were expecting the call because the cameras were there.They were told

[@vikkievenden9988]

And staffing ratios

[@moist_onions]

American hospitals and health care centers do not put much thought into staff or regulation, you can page a doctor and expect to wait 5-20 minutes for them to answer. Most hospitals don’t even have a intercom for you to say why you paged them.

[@madeinjapan3333]

@@nonsensetalk8953 Nope that is normal in Japan i give birth to my 2 children here they will answer right away the moment you call them for i have experienced this and they treat you like a queen at the hospitals they serve you well. What you see in this video is totally the same how they treat you at the hospitals.And they will never complain how many times u call and ask for assistance.

[@marlowepaalan2920]

I like the part where the staff meet in what they call an assembly.The unit that I work should do this.It sends a message of unity and teamwork to their staff before starting their work day.Nice.

[@lvteachme973]

This practice of staff Morning assembly is common in all Japanese industries. It does build teamwork and unity among team members.

[@sariechizen7414]

As a Japanese living in Japan and was reading some of your comments, I thought I could’ve answered some of your questions by checking their website. The care house is “Azalee” is located in Tokyo district . So the expense might be a little higher than the care house outside Tokyo. And the monthly expense is between 150000 yen (which Is about 1500 US dollars ) and 260000 yen (which is about 2600 US dollars). The expense varies depending on the care he or she needs and also the size of the room he or she stays in. In Japan elderly nursing care system is divided into 5 levels, level 1is the less care needed and level 5 is the most care needed. So if you are in level 5 , that means more care you need, more expense you are required to pay. The website also mentions that you can stay within the pension you receive. Also mentioned that 2.5 elderlies are cared by 1 staff. If you search for the public care house, off course the expense is much lower than the above. If you are receiving welfare from the government, you can pay within the welfare you receive. The lowest is about 70000 yen (about 700 US dollars ) but you have to share the room and the highest is about 128000yen (about 1280 US dollars).

[@iMeMyself60]

That is still much cheaper than here in the US.

[@judywilson5775]

Thank you for that information! 🤗

[@b4glady]

Much cheaper and reasonable than Canada!

[@barbaramaloney714]

The morning routine for the workers is wonderful ... we should all start our working day with such kindness and encouragement.

[@01Yiyi]

The employees are always so happy and energetic! No wonder the grandmas and grandpas (and even the kids!) really enjoy coming there ^^

[@Pinkkermit17]

Nice home. When they were exercising to the broadcast, I giggled a little because there is a Public Broadcast Show here that does the exact same thing . They always have someone sitting on a chair and someone is not to cater to everyone. love the fact that there are children near by.

[@lndsyvghnbubert]

SuperZandersmom, Sit and Be Fit! 😁

[@achanwahn]

SuperZandersmom I love that show!!! & I love PBS. So awesome

[@j_aviation7544]

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[@elizabethmeyer7447]

The elderly are respected in Japan. And held to high regard .not like the USA ☺

[@acajudi100]

My grandmother lived to be 106, and never needed a wheelchair or a cane. Alzheimer got her at 99. R.I.P. Grandmother Rebecca.

[@GreenIvy3834]

This is impressive respectful towards the elderly. USA should be ashamed of itself it doesn't provide this type of excellent service towards the elderly.

[@jesss.7788]

My parents work in a Japanese Nursing Home in Los Angeles,CA for many many years. Growing up in a Mexican household and spending the weekends at the nursing home. Japan 🇯🇵 And Japanese life style is close to my heart ❤️ since I was able to participate in festivals and music events etc

[@lynninfinite]

THE OLD PEOPLE ARE SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justintimemagddelow672]

Like little toddlers, lol.

[@jackimiller8511]

They are peope not pets, adults not children.

[@Puppypaws04]

Lynn Ly that's rather patronising.

[@19irving]

I can never understand calling people who have lived full, responsible lives "cute."

[@andrielisilien]

@@19irving it's because old people are sweet, need some help and are very kind. They did their part working and giving. So it's cute that they humbly accept being taken care of.

[@lizzymc1300]

This warms my heart so much.💛 My mother in law is in a “high end” nursing home in the USA, & they are shameful compared to this. I wish she could have this experience so much.

[@austinsolak]

We're learning about elder abuse in the Canadian medical setting now (as part of medical school), and I am so amazed by Japan. My goal is to bring this level of care and compassion to Canada

[@demongodcrush]

Will you visit a local police station next? I'm really curious about how their day to day life is like.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

Leopold Lol, you aren't wrong. There was a policeman for traffic, even though the lights and signals worked perfectly fine and there wasn't even congestion.

[@ongphong5933]

They once put a case of beer in an unlock car and it took 7 days before some one decided to steal steal it. The cops caught him. This showed the low crime rate as well as the patience and determination of the police

[@mustangjane1610]

I'm interested in the Japanese prison system. But the information is not easy to ascertain.

[@nono-fb8tr]

Every Japanese teacher I have had says that Japanese police men are bored and always willing to help foreigners to alleviate their boredom lol!

[@HaiiLemon]

Western countries really need to step it up. The amount of neglect I've seen inside nursing homes (some, not all) when I was a student nurse is unimaginable. Who knows what goes on behind closed doors. I will never be placing my parents in a nursing home regardless of how busy my life is gonna get.

[@nancymills1884]

As someone who has a family member in ‘assisted’ living, as nice as it is by so standards, the Japanese are outstanding care givers. I immediately saw the level of care and respect given to people. They weren’t. ‘residents’ or patients but elders. And I also noticed the doors to the rooms - sliding doors easy to access with a wheelchair or walker. Amazing facility. And at $2000 a month - fascinating. Nursing homes in my area begin at $ 6600 a month. With a basic washcloth being charged to the elder at $3 a piece! I know my Dad would love to have a daycare at the facility - it would be his joy to be have children around him.

[@tiffanyl6430]

Elders. That's what the difference is. Here in America, we don't treat our oldest citizens with respect or even use the term Elders.

[@graym5205]

Seriously? Who dislikes this video!? It’s so informative and nice to see how elders are cared for.

[@JDemen82]

Mabel Canales IKR, there's literally nothing bad about this video.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Jealous Americans.

[@satriorama4118]

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[@ishmilky6287]

USA retirement home staff members

[@MissLeMaika]

If my mom needs nursing home then I'm going to ship her to Japan. US nursing home is terrible from the food to the services in the ones I visited.

[@thifujiwara]

so true, i want to retire in japan

[@ivane.degonzalez7520]

Agree! Nursing homes in US are money hungry death camps.

[@jumpmomongaable]

You can’t. Those senior contributed Japanese society and they got fund from government bc of it. If you wanna pay $1million dollar then yeah.

[@Oboro911]

@@jumpmomongaable 1 million dollar yeah right why don't you just get 24/7 psw to come to your place.

[@risatanaka4444]

I will never ship my parents back to Japan for nursing home, I would take care of them as they took care of me first 26 years of my life...I am planning to return to NZ to take care of them as I knew here in the U.S. health insurance/expenses are the worst in the world. Fortunately I hold dual citizenship. My older brother lives in Japan as he is the only one that held onto Japanese citizenship, he offered my parents to take care of them with excellent Japanese health/nursing care but that means they have to move back to Japan in which they refused because they are not comfortable going back. Anyways my great uncle and auntie lived at their home in Hiratsuka, they had caretaker check on them once a day and bring groceries/mail. In early 1997 my great auntie was hospitalized because she was diagnosed with cancer, she was 90 when she passed away in September, my great uncle lived alone without her because he was not sick and was healthy enough but he was not allowed to be with her. He passed away in December 1997 aged 100 just less than three months after she passed, it was depression that killed him. They had no children.

[@sharoncrane6986]

I'm a personal carer in an Australian nursing home. We cater for Dementia, Pallaitive and people that just cant take care of themselves any more. I loved the baths that this nursing home in Japan has. We could benefit from something like that in our home. Thankyou for showing us how Japan does it.

[@dawn111085]

I'm an aged care nurse and i wish we have the amenities Azalee have, for example the baths and exercise machines. And I like how they do their handovers before the shift.

[@daisysingh6138]

Thank you for letting us know about around the world so much! We need more people like you!

[@ciyapciyap3458]

Very heartwarming to see how much effort goes to caring of their senior residents in Japan :)

[@Kai_Squared]

True, but the robotics part scares me a little.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

They respect elderly because they believe in longevity and wisdom of the saints (elderly).

[@chanelawhina7523]

I love the concept of the morning inspection! Participating in those activies at the start of the shift would definitely start your day off on a positive.

[@lisabudd5979]

This place is so happy. ....Australia where like America...we have had abuse ,neglect ,asalts....and older people are not as happy as these people are in Japan. Actually it warms my heart to see older people happy and smile there cute...it comes down to the staff and the actual genuine care factor .

[@chauna5413]

I love this I work as a Physical Therapist in a Rehab Center in America and it's my dream to work in Japan also. My patient today was 102 she has her memory and has very good balance haha God bless her

[@dinamcnasty]

I live in the states and ours are deplorable, my precious grandmother was left to die alone without so much a phone call to her family so we could be beside her . So I now take care of my mother and three children , I refuse to put her in a home until I have no other choice. 😔

[@argo12]

I dreaded the thought of putting my parents in a home (I live in Canada). This sounds terrible to say, but thankfully my parents passed away before institutionalizing them became the only option. I used to visit nursing homes in my youth and they were the saddest places I'd ever seen and it broke my heart to think that could be my mom or my dad one day. My mom became quite ill before she learned she had advanced cancer, and I was living with her at the time while I attended university (mid-life crisis degree, started school at 41!). When she was hospitalized and thought she might get to go home, it was a no brainer to tell her I would take care of her. She passed away shortly after, though.

[@dinamcnasty]

argo12 I completely understand , and yes it sounds horrible but she passed loved and safe with her loved ones by her. It impacted me so much I went into behavioral health and worked in private homes , I still love it . Making sure all my clients are safe and clean and treated with dignity made me feel like I was making a difference to someone , anyone , somewhere. I always trained our staff to remember that we were guests in their home and were chosen to be apart of their lives so we were the lucky ones! It helped me heal. ❤💕

[@donnaxx.8011]

I agree. the patient/caregiver ratios are obviously much better, they give better attention to the residents, and they manage to charge less too!

[@justintimemagddelow672]

Take care of family don't expect anyone else to do it for you. You may be very old, tired, and resentful at the end but hey its your life.

[@laurice8056]

These facilities, their staff, medical personnel and caregivers are Light Years ahead of the system for seniors in America. Our system looks archaic, cold and barbaric in comparison. It’s all about the profits and not about the people.💔

[@milly9897]

Look at politicians in America who are seemingly all for sacrificing the elderly to covid19. In Japan, there is a reverence for the elderly. Keeping them healthy and active in mind and body. A very proactive approach to care. In America, nursing homes are lacking. There needs to be a redesign of our facilities and the approach to care.

[@MonAlde]

I always adore Japan and its people.

[@AirsoftPwnage1]

This level of respect and care for your elders is a beautiful thing to see. Great video!

[@sheilareynolds3755]

the respect for elders is such a beautiful practice of the Japanese. We in the West have so much to learn from them!

[@laurenmaxey3]

I love this and how wonderful their relationship is with their elders. I wish half of the US showed this much respect for them. Visiting my great grandma I've run into several old people who I've sat down and talked with because as they tell me, no one visits them anymore and the staff does little to no interaction 😕 and as my grandpa was dying and in pain they didnt wash his back and he got bed sores. Me and my husband had to go every day from that point to wash his back, rotate him and make sure he got the things he was supposed to 😫 in the US we dont look forward to getting old and going to a nursing home. Wed rather just die

[@andreabennington]

The staff literally has no time to interact with residents. The CNA’s have 25-40 patients to get ready in the am for breakfast. They are given about 6-7 minutes per resident to dress them and get them to cafeteria. When I saw how it was, I started to come visit my mom every morning and get her dressed myself while she was there for a month of rehab.

[@Shokupan982]

This video is truly heartwarming. I used to work at Keiro, a retirement home in Los Angeles that catered to the Japanese population. Caring for elders is very dear to my heart. Thanks for this video.

[@brittanysanders8319]

I work at a nursing home here in America, and I admire how well they treat their residents! Of course we take care of our residents as well, but this video gives me a different vibe that I like a lot. Their facility looks so fancy!

[@fionafiona1146]

They also have more staff/time per patient 😞

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

wagner1va what’s that mean

[@nauras.9209]

@@user-ti2xi9bd4u Don't mind them, they're just some racist low lives

[@nicholette4942]

@@nauras.9209 Yep and he's ugly AF look at his channel

[@athiaj1199]

wagner1va I don’t know if you mean that you can’t see black people working in the facility . If so, you should know that to work in a Japanese nursing care home, you need to have a nursing care license and also pass the JLPT N2 level before they even consider hiring a foreigner. First of all, it’s very difficult to get both licenses, secondly, most of the colored people in japan don’t consider it an appealing job because of it’s difficulties in getting into it and also the language barrier between them and the Japanese.

[@Ava-np9xn]

No wonder the oldest people in the world live there. In their older years they’re treated so wonderfully.

[@samanthafarmer6811]

i love how they start the day with such positivity. not just the bosses doing it but the whole staff coming together supporting each other saying it will be a good day. Nihonjin people have a lot to teach the world if only we would listen. their work ethic is top tier.

[@shavaughn1980]

That's it, I'm retiring in Japan!

[@tinaloveseddie]

Love to see the positive energy with the staff... reflects on the patients. Such a nice, safe environment. Great video! Thanks for sharing. 🌟💞

[@carolschlick6219]

I was a chef in an independent living facility in the USA. Japan has their act together. God bless our elderly and those caring for them 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@leonaleona1628]

I've worked with seniors for over 20 years in private settings, hospitals, retirement homes and senior centers. I have to say that these guys are amazing and doing it right! 👍👍 I'd love to be able to work in such a wonderful setting where the seniors get the care they deserve.

[@denn-0h]

Really heartwarming to see the positive effect on the seniors.

[@ladyru63]

Wow, nothing like nursing homes in the United states. We should follow their example

[@rosestrife1498]

Nothing like childcare centers either. American parents are so overworked and stressed they might not care as much. The kids in Japan are treated much better, I swear everytime I pick up my niece the kids are straight being screamed at for regular little kid stuff.

[@carlmanvers5009]

I love that the nurse call bell connects direct to an operator at a station. Not just setting off a light and chime that someone has to then notice. Excellent service.

[@arela1030]

Japan 🇯🇵 high education and technical is excellent They are very polite paradise for elderly. BANZAI Japan 🇯🇵 god bless and bless thanks for sharing your great information

[@carolhartwell9245]

I see the food is healthy, not like the crap in USA

[@uvevau]

that's just cultural. US food culture is crap in general, while in Japan they eat overall better than in other parts of the world.

[@bigkh3]

Youre doing a great job showing a side of japan we never see! I always think what else could you possibly show us but you always have something i never thought about but really reflects upon their culture! i love it!

[@kathymurray5946]

Wish my mom could have gone to a nursing home in Japan she would have been so happy there.

[@CheyGuy5000]

This is the kind of care I wish we had for our elderly in America.

[@JoHasIssues]

I work in elder care in Denmark. Our nursing homes seen very similar!

[@mtinsfsd]

JoHasIssues yes, I watched a doc on that once. Two best places in the world to be an elderly person: Denmark and Japan

[@coralrain6332]

JoHasIssues not in Canada

[@cassiearestad5600]

Comparing where my husband works as a CNA and the senior living where you are at I am jealous. Nothing where I live (even the ones that cost 15-20k per MONTH) come close to this level of care

[@louiep432]

What is a CNA?

[@Liuhuayue]

@@louiep432 Certified nursing assistant.

[@lmaolmaolmao69]

I used to work in aged care, during my year of training I was so hopeful and made many friends.. after placement I watched them change into monsters who would defend the facility when abuse was reported. It totally broke me to see people become so evil, had to step out of class and i fainted in the stairwell x.x

[@natyfunelas784]

I made up mind to live in my country when I retired in 2008, over here I will be around my family and not to stay in the nursing home when I can no longer move around and need help.Being with family at my old age is the best way to enjoy the Winter of my life,rather than in s Nursing home....home is where the heart is.This is a good video where people can pay the facilities and enjoy th service...

[@MEZTLI2023]

I love this! The elders look happy and the staff too.

[@DianaSalazar-vc3es]

Love it our nursing homes in the US could learn a thing or two

[@vividwavers]

It's very comforting to see how hardworking the workers are and how much they care about the people they work with

[@freya33]

I swear Japanese people are the best. I love the calm respectful ways of their culture, go figure their elderly care is no different. The care homes are so modern, clean and inviting. The bathrooms are next level! I absolutely love it! As someone with chronic pain worsened by stress and someone who absolutely cannot tolerate stress, I find Japanese videos super calming, especially cooking videos, even the language sounds pleasant! I wish I could incorporate this serene way into my european life better.

[@tample16]

Thank you so much for making these types of videos! There's a lot on pop culture on youtube but I really appreciate learning more about aspects of Japanese life that would be normally completely inaccessible to people like me