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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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National Hospital for Geriatric Medicine, NCGG
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To generate scientific evidence which will guide long-term policies for the improvement of health and well-being of older people in Japan.
老化機構研究部
To conduct research for the improvement of quality of care at home with use of the caregiver burden scale, which we have validated.
To evaluate the quality of institutional care for older people in need of long-term care, with reference to healthcare and welfare systems in other countries.
To conduct research for promoting the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of geriatric diseases.
To examine the economic burden associated with medical and long-term care expense of older people, which is aimed at redressing the current health-care insurance system.