concept   nursing home
culture   Japan
statement   Nursing homes are less common in Japan due to traditional family values emphasizing home care for elderly relatives.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 nursing home Japan Sometimes seen as a taboo and not commonly used for elderly care 1
2 nursing home Japan Residential care is often seen as a last option, as the cultural norm involves family members providing care for elderly relatives at home 1
3 nursing home Japan Traditional family values emphasize taking care of elderly parents at home, so nursing homes are less common and sometimes seen as a last resort. 1