Study on "Silver Housings": Role of LSA and Life Support Service

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"Life Support Adviser (LSA)" system which aims to support the elderly's daily life in "Silver Housings" is an uniaue one adopted publicly for the first time in Japan.<BR>The interview survey was carried out for the elderly residents and LSAs in 10 "Silver Housings" in Kansai Area in addition to the questionnaire survey for the LSA's working in 40 "Silver Housings" located in various Parts of Japan.<BR>The results obtained by the analysis of the surveys above were as follows:(1) The contents of Life Support Service are Quite different across "Silver Housing", resulting in the stress of LSAs who charge themselves with severe responsibility.(2) LSAs who live in the area of "Silver Housing" appeal the stress coping with the possiblity of emergency call day and night.(3) Payment conditions are Quite different across "Silver Housing".(4) The perception of LSA is not sufficient among the residents of "Silver Housing". caused by the insufficient explanation by the local authorities beforehand.
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