Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
13. Sharing Life Together: An 81-Year-Old Caregiver
0.0Jun 11, 2017
In graying Japan, a growing number of elderly people living alone require nursing care at home. Yukiko Senpuku, 81, is a sought-after homecare helper in Osaka who brightens the lives of such people through attentive care and companionship. She says supporting them lifts her spirits, too. She goes the extra mile, learning sign language and polishing her professional skills, to connect with the people she serves. A senior caring for seniors who's a model of fulfillment in old age.