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Japan's long-term care dilemma: Immigrants or robots?

by Sally Herships
Mar 8, 2016
With more young people in the workforce, who will take care of an aging population?
Is this the future of senior care? Japan thinks it may be. 
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Nursing home care is changing, and it may save money

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 24, 2015
A program sends doctors into nursing homes, instead of patients into hospitals.
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A scary, behind-the-scenes look at assisted living

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 30, 2013
Assisted-living facilities have been billed as the better alternative to nursing homes for many elderly. But with little regulation, many patients are ending up hurt, or worse.
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