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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 21, 2025

4 min

What is the Korean age problem? Understanding the unified age system

Before a 2023 law, South Koreans navigated a confusing web of three different age systems, which led to significant administrative and social costs. This complex method of calculating age, widely known as the Korean age problem, caused decades of widespread confusion.

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Oct 15, 2025

4 min

What are some of the challenges and barriers to incorporating person-centered care in long-term care?

According to a 2024 review, inadequate knowledge, staffing shortages, and time constraints are principal barriers to implementing person-centered care (PCC) in long-term care facilities. Effectively overcoming these numerous hurdles is essential for facilities to provide truly holistic, respectful, and dignified care that prioritizes the resident's individual needs and preferences.

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