Idobata-Nagaya: a community housing solution for socially isolated older adults following the great East Japan earthquake.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the living environment of socially isolated older adults has become a pressing concern. In response, Nagaya, a collective housing program, was established in Soma City, Fukushima, Japan to address social isolation among older adults and support their long-term health. This study aimed to identify characteristics of individuals in Nagaya and examine the sustainability of this initiative.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of residents who were relocated to Nagaya, emphasizing their characteristics, the continuity of their stay in Nagaya, and their care certification levels, using data up to December 31, 2022. We employed Kaplan-Meier curves to analyze the duration for which residents conti

SUBMITTER: Abe T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10703167 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature