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Commentary on policy changes and the end-of-life planning business, plus “Expert Columns” by medical and care professionals. All columns are now available in English.

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Cover image for the column “Hospitalization: The Gateway to End-of-Life Planning”

Hospitalization Is the Gateway to End-of-Life Planning: How Discharge Support Works in Japan and Five Things Families Should Check Early

For older people in Japan, a hospital stay sets care, housing and money issues in motion all at once. Next Co., Ltd. explains why hospitals push for early discharge and five points families should check while their relative is in hospital.

株式会社ネクスト編集部

4 min read

Cover image for the column “Angel Care: Care That Begins Before Death and Extends to the Family”

Angel Care in Practice: A Complete Guide to Postmortem Care That Begins Before Death and Extends to the Family

A digest of our Angel Care training for medical and care professionals in Japan: five purposes, six phases, postmortem changes, a 10-step procedure, condition-specific care, family support and legal points.

株式会社ネクスト編集部

9 min read