Older adult living independently in a public rowhouse project after the 2011 Fukushima earthquake: A case report

We study an older Japanese woman who lived independently with minimal nursing or informal support from others in the rowhouse after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. This case report supports the effectiveness of Idobata nagaya as a measure of the municipality and offers an evidence-based approach to reconstruction after a disaster. Considering the global population aging and isolation trends, the lesson from this case may apply to other settings beyond disasters.

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This study examines an older Japanese woman who lived independently in a rowhouse after the Fukushima disaster in 2011, with minimal nursing or informal support. The case report highlights the effectiveness of Idobata nagaya as a municipal measure and presents an evidence-based approach to post-disaster reconstruction. Given the global trends of aging population and social isolation, the lessons from this case may have broader implications beyond disasters.