The old take care of older in aging Japan

Average age of caregivers in residences for seniors is over 50, new survey finds

At the age of 63, Mikiko Kyouren could be mistaken for a resident in the Shichimi-Kotobukien, a residence for seniors in Imizu in Japan's Toyama prefecture, but she doesn't intend to retire anytime soon.

Instead, Kyouren has found pleasure in taking care of elderly people. She is just an example of how Japan's rapidly aging population has affected the caregiving sector.