Japan: Saving elderly people from 'lonely deaths'
14 May 2026, 11:24 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-saving-elderly-people-from-lonely-deaths/a-77160864?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and private groups are working hard to give them a new lease on life.