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home-based care; home nursing care; at-home caregiving
Providing nursing or caregiving services to elderly or disabled individuals in their own home, rather than in a hospital or care facility. A major topic in Japan's aging society.
在宅介護を選ぶ家族が増えている。
More families are choosing home-based care.
在宅介護は家族の負担が大きい。
Home-based care places a heavy burden on the family.
在宅介護サービスを利用して、母を自宅で看ている。
I'm looking after my mother at home using home care services.
Composed of 在宅 (at home) + 介護 (nursing care). A key term in Japan's 高齢化社会 (aging society) discussions. Common related terms: 在宅介護サービス (home care services), 訪問介護 (visiting care), 介護保険 (long-term care insurance). Contrasts with 施設介護 (institutional/facility care). The 介護保険 system provides support for both types.