Japan's parliament on Friday enacted legislative revisions to expand support for elderly people without relatives or reliable family support, as familial ties in the aging nation weaken amid a rise in single-person households.The changes will require local municipalities to provide comprehensive support in areas ranging from hospital admission and discharge to handling administrative procedures after death.Financially struggling elderly people will be able to use the services free of charge or at reduced cost, although eligibility criteria have yet to be finalized.After winning majority app…READ FULL ARTICLE
