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Activity Report 2008-2009 (ILC-Japan)
1 Public Relations / Education
1. Publication of “Global Information Journal on Longevity and Society”
 A collection of global information about longevity society was planned and published as a quarterly journal in Japan.
This year we focused on a wide range of issues including “human rights” “social participation”, “activation of local communities” as well as “Productive Aging.”
The English edition was also published for abroad.
2. Compilation of a data book to introduce older people in Japan titled “A Profile of Older Japanese 2009”
 We tackled to make up an English booklet to introduce accurately the status of older people in Japan through data and comments by six aspects.
3. Operation of ILC Global Alliance website
During the Committee session of this afternoon, we will talk about this matter.
4. Completion of “Global Aging Report” (English version)
ILC-Japan worked on editing “Global Aging Report” which covers current status and problems of aging in the 10 ILC Global Alliance centers and also proposals for action plans.
2 Research Project (national subsidy project)
1. A Continued Survey on a Daily Life of Older People
This five year continued survey and research has eventually come to an end. It aims to identify diverse factors which sustain independent daily life of people aged 75 and older, as well as guidelines for independence in aging society.
Year-by-year changes of their general living condition were surveyed, including Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, mind and body conditions, families and friends, human relationship in the communities, housing conditions, health care and long-term care, etc.
We would like to introduce the research outcome to the world by the report titled “For the people aged 75 and over to continue their independent daily life”.
2. Death and dying at home
We have just started our new research project to analyze the causes why it is getting more and more difficult to die at home in Japan. And this project is an international comparative survey to investigate what are necessary for people to live the final stage of their life with dignity.
3 Network
ILC-Japan has been given a steady evaluation as a body which comprehensively understands aging issues in Japan and provides information to the world.
And also the opportunity to collaborate with universities and corporations has been increasing in Japan.
4 Fund-raising
ILC-Japan could obtain funds from corporations and subsidies from Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare this year as the previous year, in addition to annual fees of supporting member companies.
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