Hometown Stories

Season 6, Episode 13

Episode Title: Sharing Life Together: An 81-Year-Old Caregiver

Air Date: 2017-06-11

Overview:

In graying Japan, a growing number of elderly people living alone require nursing care at home. Yukiko Senpuku, 81, is a sought-after homecare helper in Osaka who brightens the lives of such people through attentive care and companionship. She says supporting them lifts her spirits, too. She goes the extra mile, learning sign language and polishing her professional skills, to connect with the people she serves. A senior caring for seniors who's a model of fulfillment in old age.