With a growing number of elderly expected to die at home rather than in hospital in rapidly aging Japan, efforts are under way to train people who can ease the dying through their final days.The End-of-Life Care Association of Japan launched in 2015 is at the forefront of initiatives to help the elderly and those suffering from terminal illnesses come to terms with their approaching end.While family members and caregivers may have little to offer in the way of medical interventions, they will increasingly be called upon to play a significant role in addressing patients' emotional and psycho…READ FULL ARTICLE
