Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2005

Keywords

Japanese seniors co-operative, Koreikyo

Abstract

Koreikyo, or Seniors Co-operative, is a hybrid consumer and worker co-operative of, by, and for seniors. Its mission is to help seniors remain in their homes as long as possible. The co-op gets frail seniors the help they need to stay independent and helps able seniors—who often face age discrimination—find work that pays, keeps them active, and adds meaning to their lives. Members can both provide services and receive them.

Publication Title

Yes! A Magazine of Positive Futures

Required Publisher's Statement

Published by Yes! Magazine. http://www.yesmagazine.org/about

Link to original article: http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/respecting-elders-becoming-elders/of-by-and-for-seniors-japanese-seniors-co-operatives

Comments

Permission to publish this article was given by the journal on 7/7/15.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Producer cooperatives--Japan; Older people--Japan; Cooperative societies--Japan

Geographic Coverage

Japan

Genre/Form

articles

Type

Text

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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