problem the house or the house (Nursing Home) in Tokyo, Japan, is being talked about in early July 2024 through many media outlets. In the same context, many nursing homes in Tokyo are facing critical problems. Because in the first six months of this year alone, there were as many as 81 nursing homes that had to close their businesses due to bankruptcy.
Data from the Credit Research Center Tokyo Shoko Research It was reported that a group of nursing home businesses in Tokyo faced bankruptcy. Despite the presence of elderly people including many people who need assistance. And continues to increase from the elderly society this is caused by the shortage of “nursing workers”. This problem affects small and medium-sized nursing home companies that must compete for caregivers to provide services to the elderly who need care.
This is also due to government support for nursing homes that does not cover administrative costs. In addition to the low profits including high utility costs. So the nursing home has to bear these expenses that amount to more than 25,000 baht per month, which is not worth continuing to operate.
Rising costs In addition, there is competition for nursing staff. The nursing home has made it impossible for about 81 homes in Tokyo to survive. Many have accumulated debts of more than 200,000 baht and have had to dissolve their businesses. Seniors are advised to seek services elsewhere instead.
As for the 81 nursing homes that have closed after just the first six months of this year, there are 40 nursing homes for the elderly, 25 childcare and short-term care companies, and another 9 nursing home companies.
news agency NHK Case Report: From the perspective of Tokyo seniors who were told not to receive services from a nursing home that had been closed, they reflect the same concerns. Especially the fear of not having a place. Or not receiving health care and living longer.
Meanwhile, nursing home representatives admitted that they had no choice but to close their businesses. Although they tried hard not to close the business. Because I am concerned about the elderly in the community. But he could not afford the expenses.
The Japanese academic department came out to think about this and encourage the government to try to solve the problem urgently. Because it will affect the health services for the elderly whose number is constantly increasing in every society.
It also calls on the government to reconsider supporting nursing care for these nursing homes, including having local government agencies purchase nursing care services from the private sector to care for people in the community. Because it is considered a public service
The 81 nursing homes that will close in 2024 is a very high number compared to the 40 that closed last year. There were about 1,200 nursing homes in Japan, and 27% of them are at risk of bankruptcy soon, while another 64% are still open for business. We all hope that we can continue this situation with the government’s help.
However, the Japanese government has tried in the past to solve the problem of the shortage of caregivers. We accept foreign caregivers to work in Japan. In exchange for a salary and special benefits provided by the government, but this is still not enough to meet the demand for services within the country. Given the current situation of the elderly in Japan, there are 36.2 million elderly people aged 75 and above, out of a total population of 125 million, which is considered a very aging society.
pointing to : https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3433/
https://japantoday.com/category/business/japan-nursing-care-bankruptcies-hit-record-high-for-jan.-june-period
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/27-of-nursing-homes-in-japan-face-bankruptcy-due-to-soaring-prices-survey/2940208