Abstract
AbstractCurrently 26% of Japan’s population is 65+; in 2030 33% will be 65+. Redesign of both hard and soft infrastructure is required. This presentation describes a social experiment, organized by the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Tokyo, in Kashiwa, a bedroom community 30 km from Tokyo where a huge number of baby boomers recently retired. Age-friendly workplaces, flexible schemes of employment even for those age 80+, and products to provide a safe and productive work environment are being tested. Evidence shows that working after age 65 helps to maintain physical and cognitive functions and enhances social activities. Projects focused on life-long learning, frailty prevention, community-based health and long-term care, housing, transportation, and effective utilization of ICT are also in progress. Not only is collaboration among researchers in different disciplines required but also full collaboration with local governments, the business community, non-profit organizations, and residents.
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