Q Post 4343. Japan has MORE RESPECT for the ELDERLY than Americans do. Q's Post got me thinking of the different ways people around the world treat each other. I think PART of the reason the ELDERLY in Japan didn't get killed off in nursing homes is because the Japanese people honor and respect the elderly, but in AMERICA it is just the opposite. I don't think Japan would kill elderly people off in nursing homes like AMERICANS DID. Many AMERICANS have lost respect for CHILDREN and the ELDERLY and lots of mistreatment happens because of it. 4343 Compare/Contrast USA vs Japan: Total Population, Density, Lockdown Status, and COVID-19 Deaths Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 28 May 2020 - 1:28:20 PM USA total pop: 328 million  COVID-19 deaths: 100,000 [lockdown] Japan total pop: 126 million [condensed (island)] COVID-19 deaths: 850 [no lockdown] 2 + 2 = 5? Q https://qmap.pub/read/4343 More than a quarter of the people living in Japan are over the age of 65, making it the world's oldest population. With this in mind, the rest of the world CAN LEARN SOMETHING from how Japan cares for the well-being of its elderly and aging population. About Elderly People in Japan In Japan, the elderly are generally treated with the UTMOST RESPECT. Many Japanese families have several generations living under one roof. This factor is believed to be one of the many reasons that in Japan, elderly people live longer than any other population. In fact, there are more elderly citizens than young people in Japan. The population is comprised of more people over the age of 65 than any other age group. Many of Japan's Elderly People Live to Be Over 100 Years Old The reason for the high population of senior citizens in Japan is that many Japanese live to be well over 100 years old. Some reasons attributed to the longevity include: https://seniors.lovetoknow.com/elderly-people-japan AGING IN DIFFERENT CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD. “Respect your elders.” Many people hear this sentiment, but what does it actually mean? When examining a universal human experience such as aging, it can be both interesting and helpful to see how people in other and places and times approached the topic. For example, today people are living much longer across the world, so people’s perspective on aging is different. However, some cultures treat their elderly with more respect and dignity than others. In Japan, seniors are highly respected and even celebrated. Japan even has a national paid holiday called “Respect for the Aged Day” to show appreciation for seniors, and there’s a “no-elderly-left-behind” attitude to celebrate everyone. China and India also honor their elders. Most countries have an appreciation for their elders, but unfortunately ageism is present in some cultures." AMERICA "While America’s seniors are arguably happier and healthier than ever before, they are still subject to prejudice and stereotyping. Unfortunately, some younger people perceive anyone with wrinkled skin or gray hair as old, and many elders report feeling ageism among society and the workplace. While many families and religions honor and value their elders, America is one of the places around the world where seniors are not always given the respect they deserve."