Aging Populations: Lessons In Healthy Aging From Japan from FutureLearn

Week 1 - What is the super-aged society? Week 2 - Healthy Aging and Healthcare Service Week 3 - Healthy Aging and Social Engagement Week 4 - How to promote the Inclusive Society Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for policy makers, carers, educators and researchers engaged in elderly care. It will also be useful for anyone interested in living as a healthy older person and anyone considering technological or business development to support the elderly.

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The concept of healthy aging.
The mechanisms of healthy longevity from a scientific and medical perspective.
An overview of three components of support for healthy aging: services, communities and policies.
Various kinds of support for individuals’ healthy aging through care services and technology.
How to prevent decline in function due to aging and compensating for it when it does occur.
Case studies of support for social engagement by local communities.
How to enable the elderly to participate in society with a sense of purpose, even whilst aging.
Policies working toward an age-inclusive society.
Various initiatives that are underway in Japan through joint efforts by the government, the private sector, and academia.

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Japan's insights on healthy aging

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive and unique exploration into how Japan addresses its aging population, providing valuable insights for a diverse audience. Students consistently highlight the well-structured content, which blends theoretical concepts with practical case studies. The lectures are often praised for clarity and expert delivery by Keio University professors. While particularly beneficial for those interested in policy and societal aspects, some found certain sections introductory, suggesting it's an excellent foundation rather than an in-depth dive for seasoned professionals.

Valuable for both professionals and general interest learners.

"As a policymaker, I found the course highly relevant to my work, offering new perspectives on age-inclusive policies."

"Even as someone just interested in personal healthy aging, I gained so much practical knowledge."

"It's a great course for educators and researchers, but also very accessible for anyone looking to understand aging better."

Taught by highly knowledgeable professors from Keio University.

"The professors from Keio University were incredibly knowledgeable, making the complex topics easy to grasp and engaging."

"I was very impressed by the instructors' expertise; they brought a lot of academic rigor to the course."

"Their insights were very profound and demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter."

Provides a broad and interdisciplinary overview of healthy aging.

"The course covered a wide array of topics, from healthcare services to social engagement, offering a holistic view of healthy aging."

"I appreciated the depth of content, balancing scientific mechanisms with societal policies; it felt very thorough."

"It provided an excellent overview of the super-aged society concept and how different components support healthy aging."

Offers a distinct and valuable focus on Japan's approach to aging.

"I found the course offered unique insights into Japan's super-aged society, which is a great case study for understanding global challenges."

"The focus on Japan was incredibly enlightening; it showcased a different cultural approach to healthy aging than I've seen before."

"It was fascinating to learn about the various initiatives and policies specifically implemented in Japan regarding elderly care."

Serves as an excellent foundation, but some may seek more advanced detail.

"While a great overview, I, as a researcher, wished for more in-depth scientific studies or methodologies."

"For those already familiar with public health concepts, some parts felt a bit introductory."

"I found the course provided a solid foundation, but it didn't delve deeply into specific practical applications for caregivers."

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