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International carer's day: The burden of care in Japan

Moe Kaneko's father has dementia, and she carried much of the burden of care for him.

She's one of many young care givers in Japan, a country with an ageing population.

But Ms Kaneko hopes to make a difference and help other young carers like herself.

25 November 2021

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