The Japan Federation of Bar Associations (Japan Federation of Bar Associations) has compiled a written opinion requesting that laws and systems be put in place to support elderly people without family members when they are hospitalized or admitted to a facility. .
With regard to personal guarantees, as the number of elderly people living alone increases, demand for private support businesses that take on the role of guarantors in place of family members is increasing, but there are no government agencies or laws in place, and there have been reports of problems with contracts. .
In response to this situation, the Japan Federation of Bar Associations compiled an opinion paper stating that the national and local governments should take measures to help the elderly live with peace of mind, regardless of whether they have relatives or assets, and submitted it to the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, and governors nationwide. Did.
The opinion paper points out the following regarding hospitalization and institutionalization:
▽ Prohibition of requiring a guarantor as a requirement;
▽ Requirements for public community welfare to handle the various roles that families play, such as providing emergency contact information and managing money. We are asking for laws and systems to be put in place.
In particular, the position of private support businesses should be clarified legally, and responsible supervision by ministries and agencies is required, and the government should introduce a registration system for businesses, clarify explanations before contracting, and rules for refunds in the case of mid-term cancellation. I think it should be considered.
The government plans to develop appropriate business operators by formulating guidelines for these businesses within this fiscal year.
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations says, ``It is necessary to develop a system based on public responsibility as a social welfare system so that the elderly can receive the medical care, nursing care, and lifestyle support they need, and it is appropriate to consider regulating private support services.'' ”.