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The sad song of Japan's aging: in order to support the elderly, they deliberately commit crimes and seek food and clothing.
Vision magazine
Lu Yiping
August 8, 2018
With the development of modern medicine and the improvement of sanitary conditions, the average life expectancy of modern people has increased year by year, and the average age of Japanese people can reach 83 years old. However, with the extension of life expectancy and the inaccuracy of the pension system, more and more old people are facing the sorrow of loneliness and old age--every country has a situation of loneliness and old age, but no country can be as serious as Japan. In China, more than a quarter of the population is over 65 years old. It is estimated that in 2050, such data will soar to 40%.
In the past two years, Japan has been launching a new industry. "Next" is a company that specializes in "lonely old and dead". Their first priority is to take charge of the bodies of the elderly who are lonely and may not be able to help others. The insurance work of cleaning up, relocating, and cleaning houses is an emerging industry in Japan in the past two years. It is amazing that the cases of loneliness and death have repeatedly occurred.
What about their family? Why are their descendants not giving the elders the most basic care and care?
Prison has become the key to solving everything
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The various causes behind this are the key to the inability of many elderly people to enjoy the days of the age. Under the lack of companionship such as loneliness, lack of food, and poor sleep, the prison seems to be an opportunity to solve everything. Friends, social activities, the most important thing is to have meals, which makes them rather lose their freedom and sacrifice everything to prison - even if there is nothing to sacrifice.
"Bloomberg" reports that population aging has put pressure on Japan's financial system and medical care. But in recent years, another unexpected trend is emerging: in record-breaking numbers, Japanese older people often commit crimes that are minor and do not harm people, so they hope to spend the rest of their lives in prison.
Public prosecutions and arrests involving older citizens far exceed the crime ratio of any other Japanese population, and the crime rate of older people has doubled in the past few decades. According to statistics, one out of every five prisoners in the prison is an elderly person, and among them, nine out of ten people who are in jail are thieves.
They will deliberately not pay for the business, and then wait for the police to arrive.
Helplessness and feelings have become a great burden on society.
View photo
Sadly, from 1980 to 2015, the number of elderly people living alone increased by six times, reaching nearly 6 million. A survey conducted by the Tokyo government in 2017 found that more than half of the elderly had entered shoplifting alone. 40% of them have no family members, and they rarely talk to relatives. Sadly, these people often say that when they need help, no one can ask for help.
The survey found that even local women who are homeless can be invisible. "They may have a house and maybe a family, but that doesn't mean they have a place to make themselves feel at home," said Yumi Muranaka, the prison director at Hiroshima Iwakuni Women's Prison. "They feel that they are not understood, and even feel that I am only considered to be a person who needs to complete housework."
Older women are often economically vulnerable. For example, nearly half of the population over 65 years of age living alone live in poverty relative to the more general population, while men’s poverty is 29%. "My husband died last year," said one prisoner. "We don't have children, so I am alone. I went to the supermarket to buy food. I saw a pack of beef, but I couldn't afford it, so I decided to take it away. "
More and more people are leaving the prison guards
However, neither the government nor the private sector have developed an effective Chang Zhao plan for the elderly, and the cost of putting them in jail is also rising rapidly. According to statistics, the expenses related to aged care make the annual medical expenses of prison facilities in 2015 more than 6 billion yen (about NT$1.6 billion), an increase of 80% over ten years ago. The prison will hire professional staff to help the elderly. The prisoners bathed and went to the toilet during the day, but in the evening, these tasks were handled by the guards.
In some facilities, as a prison guard has become like a nursing home caregiver. Satomi Kezuka, a senior officer at the Tochigi Women's Prison, said her current duties include dealing with urinary incontinence. "They are often ashamed and hide their dirty underwear. I told them to bring it to me, I will put It is clean.” But more than one-third of female disciplinary staff quit their jobs within three years.
In 2016, the Japanese Parliament passed a law aimed at ensuring that retired seniors are supported by the National Welfare and Social Services System. Since then, the Office of the Prosecutor, prisons and government agencies have worked closely to provide the elderly offenders with the necessary Aid, but the results seem to be inconspicuous.
Take a look at the sad songs at the bottom of these communities:
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Ms. F, 89 years old.
Stealing rice, strawberries, and cold medicine. Was sentenced to one and a half years Have a daughter and a grandson.
"I live alone. I used to live with my daughter's family and use all my savings to care for the abuse and domestic violence."
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Ms. A, 67 years old.
Stole clothes. Was sentenced to two years and three months. Have two sons and three grandchildren
"My first steal was not discovered. I learned that I can get what I want without paying. It's fun and exciting. My three grandchildren don't know that I am here, they thought I am hospitalized."
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Ms. T, 80 years old.
Stealing squid, seeds, and frying pan. Sentenced two and a half years. Have a son, a daughter.
"My husband had a stroke six years ago and has been bedridden since then. He also suffers from dementia, delusions and paranoia. Because in my old age, I take care of him physically and emotionally, and the pressure is very high. ."
"It's much easier to live in prison. Anyway, I can breathe freely. My son said that I am ill and think that I should be hospitalized in a mental hospital, but I don't think so."
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Ms. N, 80 years old.
Stealed a book, croquettes, and a fan. Was sentenced to three years and two months. There are two sons and six grandchildren.
"I feel alone and lonely every day. My husband has given me a lot of money. People always say how lucky I am, but the money is not what I want. It doesn't make me happy at all."
"I can't tell you how much I like to work in a prison factory. One day, when I was praised how efficient and careful I was, I caught the fun of work. I regret that I never worked, believe me. Life will be different."
"I prefer to live in prison. There are always people around. I don't feel lonely. It is much better than the outside world."
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Ms. K, 74 years old.
Stealed Coca-Cola and orange juice. The verdict was not fixed. Have a son and a daughter
"I rely on welfare life. It is very difficult. When I was released, I would live at 1,000 yen per day (about NT$280). There is nothing to look forward to."
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Ms. O, 78 years old
Stealing refreshing drinks, coffee, and tea. Was sentenced to one year and five months. A daughter and a grandson.
"Prison is my oasis, a place to relax and be comfortable. I don't have freedom here, but I don't have to worry about it. There are many people who can talk and the nutritious meals are delicious."
"My daughter visits once a month. She said, "I don't feel sorry for you. It's very sad." I think she is right."
Image source: bloomberg
This article is reproduced from the Vision Magazine
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/日本老化的悲歌-為了養老-他們故意犯罪求溫飽-090900952.html
日本老化的悲歌：為了養老，他們故意犯罪求溫飽
遠見雜誌
469 人追蹤
魯皓平
2018年8月8日 下午5:09
隨著現代醫學的發達、衛生條件的進步，現代人的平均壽命，已經一年比一年提升，日本（Japan）人的平均年齡也可達到83歲之多。然而，隨著壽命的延長、養老制度的不確實，愈來愈多老人正面臨孤獨終老的悲苦──每個國家都有孤獨老死的狀況發生，但沒有一個國家可以像日本如此嚴重。在國內，有超過1／4的人口高達65歲以上，預估在2050年，這樣的數據會飆升至40％。
日本近兩年，正興起一項新興產業，「Next」就是一間專門打理「孤獨老死」的公司，它們的首要任務，就是替這些孤獨、也未必有人幫忙辦後事的老人，負責屍體清理、遷移、清潔房屋等保險工作，這是日本近兩年的新興產業，而令人詫異的，孤獨老死的案子一再層出不窮的發生。
他們的家人呢？他們的後代，為什麼都沒有給予長輩最基本的關心與照顧？
監獄成了解決一切的關鍵
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這背後所牽涉的種種成因，正構成許多老年人無法安享天年的關鍵，在孤單、吃不飽、睡不好等缺乏陪伴的因素下，監獄似乎成了能解決一切的契機──有獄友陪、有社交活動，最重要的是有飯吃，這讓他們寧可失去自由也要犧牲一切坐牢──就算其實已沒有什麼可以犧牲。
《bloomberg》報導，人口老化已經給日本的金融體系和醫療照護帶來了壓力。但近年來，另一個意想不到的趨勢正在出現：在破紀錄的數字中，日本的老年人常常犯下了輕微、不傷害人們的罪行，藉此冀望在獄中度過餘生。
涉及老年公民的公訴和逮捕行動，遠遠超過了日本任何其他人口的犯罪比例，過去幾十年來，老年人犯罪率翻了兩倍。根據統計，在監獄中，每五名囚犯中就有一名是老年人，而在這當中，十之八九令他們入獄的，都是小偷竊罪。
他們會在超商故意不付錢，之後便直接等待警察的到來。
無奈又感慨 成了社會極大負擔
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悲情的是，從1980年到2015年，獨居的老年人數增加了六倍之多，數字達到近600萬，東京政府2017年的一項調查發現，超過一半的老年人曾經獨自進入店行竊，其中40％的人要嘛沒有家人、要嘛很少和親戚說話。可悲的是，這些人經常說他們在需要幫助時，沒有人可以求助。
調查發現，即便是有家可歸的地方女性也會形同「隱形」。「她們可能有房子、可能有一個家庭，但這並不意味著她們有一個令自己感到賓至如歸的地方，」在廣島岩國女子監獄之監獄長Yumi Muranaka說，「她們覺得自己不被理解，甚至覺得自己只被認為是個需要完成家務的人。」
老年婦女往往在經濟上也很脆弱。例如，相對於更普遍的人口，65歲以上、獨居的人口中近一半也生活在貧困中，而男性之貧困則為29％。「我丈夫去年去世了，」一名囚犯說，「我們沒有孩子，所以我一個人，我去超市買菜，我看到一包牛肉，但我卻根本買不起，所以乾脆決定直接拿走。」
獄警變照護員 愈來愈多人離職
不過，政府和私營部門都沒有為老年人制定有效的長趙計劃，而且將他們關進監獄的費用也在迅速上升。根據統計，與老年護理相關的費用使得2015年監獄設施的年度醫療費用超過60億日元（約台幣16億元），比十年前增加了80％，獄方會僱用專業工作人員幫助年長的囚犯在白天洗澡和上廁所，但在晚上，這些任務由警衛處理。
在某些設施，作為獄警已經變得像一個養老院照護員。Satomi Kezuka是栃木縣婦女監獄的資深軍官，她說她現在的職責包括處理尿失禁，「她們常常感到羞恥並把弄髒的內衣褲自己藏起來，我告訴他們把它帶給我，我會把它洗乾淨。」但超過1／3的女性懲戒人員在三年內辭掉了工作。
2016年，日本議會通過了一項法律，旨在確保累犯老年人得到國家福利和社會服務系統的支持，從那時起，檢察官辦公室、監獄與政府機構密切合作，為年長罪犯提供所需的援助，但成效似乎不彰。
一起看看這些社會底層的悲歌：
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F女士，89歲。
偷了大米、草莓、感冒藥。被判一年半。有一個女兒和一個孫子。
「我獨自生活，過去常常和女兒的家人住在一起，用我所有的積蓄來照顧虐待和家暴的女婿。」
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A女士，67歲。
偷了衣服。被判兩年三個月。有兩個兒子和三個孫子
「我第一次偷竊並沒有被發現。我了解到我可以在不付錢的情況下獲得想要的東西，這很有趣、令人興奮。我的三個孫子不知道我在這裡，他們以為我住院了。」
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T女士，80歲。
偷了鱈魚、種子、煎鍋。被判兩年半。有一個兒子，一個女兒。
「我的丈夫六年前中風，從那以後一直臥床不起，他也患有癡呆症、妄想症和偏執症。因為我的晚年，在身體上和情感上照顧他是很多的，壓力非常大。」
「生活在監獄裡要容易得多，無論如何，我可以自在的呼吸。我兒子說我病了，認為應該在精神病院住院，但我並不覺得是這樣。」
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N女士，80歲。
偷了一本書、炸丸子、扇子。被判三年兩個月。有兩個兒子和六個孫子。
「我每天都獨自一人，感到非常孤獨，我的丈夫給了我很多錢，人們總是說我有多幸運，但錢不是我想要的，它根本沒讓我開心。」
「我不能告訴你我有多喜歡在監獄工廠工作，有一天，當我被稱讚我是多麼有效率和細心時，我抓住了工作的樂趣，我很遺憾我從未工作過，相信我的生活會有所不同。」
「我更喜歡在監獄裡生活，周圍總有人，我不覺得孤獨，這比外面世界好得多。」
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K女士，74歲。
偷了可口可樂、柳橙汁。判決未定讞。有一個兒子和一個女兒
「我靠的是福利金生活，那個十分艱難，當我被釋放時，我將以每天1000日元（約台幣280元）的價格生活，根本沒有什麼值得期待的。」
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O女士，78歲
偷了提神飲料、咖啡、茶。被判一年五個月。一個女兒和一個孫子。
「監獄是我的綠洲，一個放鬆和舒適的地方，我在這裡沒有自由，但我也無需擔心，有很多人可以交談，營養餐也很好吃。」
「我的女兒每月訪問一次，她說『我不為你感到難過，妳很可悲。』我認為她是對的。」
圖片來源：bloomberg
The sad song of Japan's aging: in order to support the elderly, they deliberately commit crimes and seek food and clothing.
Vision magazine
Lu Yiping
August 8, 2018
With the development of modern medicine and the improvement of sanitary conditions, the average life expectancy of modern people has increased year by year, and the average age of Japanese people can reach 83 years old. However, with the extension of life expectancy and the inaccuracy of the pension system, more and more old people are facing the sorrow of loneliness and old age--every country has a situation of loneliness and old age, but no country can be as serious as Japan. In China, more than a quarter of the population is over 65 years old. It is estimated that in 2050, such data will soar to 40%.
In the past two years, Japan has been launching a new industry. "Next" is a company that specializes in "lonely old and dead". Their first priority is to take charge of the bodies of the elderly who are lonely and may not be able to help others. The insurance work of cleaning up, relocating, and cleaning houses is an emerging industry in Japan in the past two years. It is amazing that the cases of loneliness and death have repeatedly occurred.
What about their family? Why are their descendants not giving the elders the most basic care and care?
Prison has become the key to solving everything
View photo
The various causes behind this are the key to the inability of many elderly people to enjoy the days of the age. Under the lack of companionship such as loneliness, lack of food, and poor sleep, the prison seems to be an opportunity to solve everything. Friends, social activities, the most important thing is to have meals, which makes them rather lose their freedom and sacrifice everything to prison - even if there is nothing to sacrifice.
"Bloomberg" reports that population aging has put pressure on Japan's financial system and medical care. But in recent years, another unexpected trend is emerging: in record-breaking numbers, Japanese older people often commit crimes that are minor and do not harm people, so they hope to spend the rest of their lives in prison.
Public prosecutions and arrests involving older citizens far exceed the crime ratio of any other Japanese population, and the crime rate of older people has doubled in the past few decades. According to statistics, one out of every five prisoners in the prison is an elderly person, and among them, nine out of ten people who are in jail are thieves.
They will deliberately not pay for the business, and then wait for the police to arrive.
Helplessness and feelings have become a great burden on society.
View photo
Sadly, from 1980 to 2015, the number of elderly people living alone increased by six times, reaching nearly 6 million. A survey conducted by the Tokyo government in 2017 found that more than half of the elderly had entered shoplifting alone. 40% of them have no family members, and they rarely talk to relatives. Sadly, these people often say that when they need help, no one can ask for help.
The survey found that even local women who are homeless can be invisible. "They may have a house and maybe a family, but that doesn't mean they have a place to make themselves feel at home," said Yumi Muranaka, the prison director at Hiroshima Iwakuni Women's Prison. "They feel that they are not understood, and even feel that I am only considered to be a person who needs to complete housework."
Older women are often economically vulnerable. For example, nearly half of the population over 65 years of age living alone live in poverty relative to the more general population, while men’s poverty is 29%. "My husband died last year," said one prisoner. "We don't have children, so I am alone. I went to the supermarket to buy food. I saw a pack of beef, but I couldn't afford it, so I decided to take it away. "
More and more people are leaving the prison guards
However, neither the government nor the private sector have developed an effective Chang Zhao plan for the elderly, and the cost of putting them in jail is also rising rapidly. According to statistics, the expenses related to aged care make the annual medical expenses of prison facilities in 2015 more than 6 billion yen (about NT$1.6 billion), an increase of 80% over ten years ago. The prison will hire professional staff to help the elderly. The prisoners bathed and went to the toilet during the day, but in the evening, these tasks were handled by the guards.
In some facilities, as a prison guard has become like a nursing home caregiver. Satomi Kezuka, a senior officer at the Tochigi Women's Prison, said her current duties include dealing with urinary incontinence. "They are often ashamed and hide their dirty underwear. I told them to bring it to me, I will put It is clean.” But more than one-third of female disciplinary staff quit their jobs within three years.
In 2016, the Japanese Parliament passed a law aimed at ensuring that retired seniors are supported by the National Welfare and Social Services System. Since then, the Office of the Prosecutor, prisons and government agencies have worked closely to provide the elderly offenders with the necessary Aid, but the results seem to be inconspicuous.
Take a look at the sad songs at the bottom of these communities:
View photo
Ms. F, 89 years old.
Stealing rice, strawberries, and cold medicine. Was sentenced to one and a half years Have a daughter and a grandson.
"I live alone. I used to live with my daughter's family and use all my savings to care for the abuse and domestic violence."
View photo
Ms. A, 67 years old.
Stole clothes. Was sentenced to two years and three months. Have two sons and three grandchildren
"My first steal was not discovered. I learned that I can get what I want without paying. It's fun and exciting. My three grandchildren don't know that I am here, they thought I am hospitalized."
View photo
Ms. T, 80 years old.
Stealing squid, seeds, and frying pan. Sentenced two and a half years. Have a son, a daughter.
"My husband had a stroke six years ago and has been bedridden since then. He also suffers from dementia, delusions and paranoia. Because in my old age, I take care of him physically and emotionally, and the pressure is very high. ."
"It's much easier to live in prison. Anyway, I can breathe freely. My son said that I am ill and think that I should be hospitalized in a mental hospital, but I don't think so."
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Ms. N, 80 years old.
Stealed a book, croquettes, and a fan. Was sentenced to three years and two months. There are two sons and six grandchildren.
"I feel alone and lonely every day. My husband has given me a lot of money. People always say how lucky I am, but the money is not what I want. It doesn't make me happy at all."
"I can't tell you how much I like to work in a prison factory. One day, when I was praised how efficient and careful I was, I caught the fun of work. I regret that I never worked, believe me. Life will be different."
"I prefer to live in prison. There are always people around. I don't feel lonely. It is much better than the outside world."
View photo
Ms. K, 74 years old.
Stealed Coca-Cola and orange juice. The verdict was not fixed. Have a son and a daughter
"I rely on welfare life. It is very difficult. When I was released, I would live at 1,000 yen per day (about NT$280). There is nothing to look forward to."
View photo
Ms. O, 78 years old
Stealing refreshing drinks, coffee, and tea. Was sentenced to one year and five months. A daughter and a grandson.
"Prison is my oasis, a place to relax and be comfortable. I don't have freedom here, but I don't have to worry about it. There are many people who can talk and the nutritious meals are delicious."
"My daughter visits once a month. She said, "I don't feel sorry for you. It's very sad." I think she is right."
Image source: bloomberg
This article is reproduced from the Vision Magazine
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/日本老化的悲歌-為了養老-他們故意犯罪求溫飽-090900952.html
日本老化的悲歌：為了養老，他們故意犯罪求溫飽
遠見雜誌
469 人追蹤
魯皓平
2018年8月8日 下午5:09
隨著現代醫學的發達、衛生條件的進步，現代人的平均壽命，已經一年比一年提升，日本（Japan）人的平均年齡也可達到83歲之多。然而，隨著壽命的延長、養老制度的不確實，愈來愈多老人正面臨孤獨終老的悲苦──每個國家都有孤獨老死的狀況發生，但沒有一個國家可以像日本如此嚴重。在國內，有超過1／4的人口高達65歲以上，預估在2050年，這樣的數據會飆升至40％。
日本近兩年，正興起一項新興產業，「Next」就是一間專門打理「孤獨老死」的公司，它們的首要任務，就是替這些孤獨、也未必有人幫忙辦後事的老人，負責屍體清理、遷移、清潔房屋等保險工作，這是日本近兩年的新興產業，而令人詫異的，孤獨老死的案子一再層出不窮的發生。
他們的家人呢？他們的後代，為什麼都沒有給予長輩最基本的關心與照顧？
監獄成了解決一切的關鍵
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這背後所牽涉的種種成因，正構成許多老年人無法安享天年的關鍵，在孤單、吃不飽、睡不好等缺乏陪伴的因素下，監獄似乎成了能解決一切的契機──有獄友陪、有社交活動，最重要的是有飯吃，這讓他們寧可失去自由也要犧牲一切坐牢──就算其實已沒有什麼可以犧牲。
《bloomberg》報導，人口老化已經給日本的金融體系和醫療照護帶來了壓力。但近年來，另一個意想不到的趨勢正在出現：在破紀錄的數字中，日本的老年人常常犯下了輕微、不傷害人們的罪行，藉此冀望在獄中度過餘生。
涉及老年公民的公訴和逮捕行動，遠遠超過了日本任何其他人口的犯罪比例，過去幾十年來，老年人犯罪率翻了兩倍。根據統計，在監獄中，每五名囚犯中就有一名是老年人，而在這當中，十之八九令他們入獄的，都是小偷竊罪。
他們會在超商故意不付錢，之後便直接等待警察的到來。
無奈又感慨 成了社會極大負擔
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悲情的是，從1980年到2015年，獨居的老年人數增加了六倍之多，數字達到近600萬，東京政府2017年的一項調查發現，超過一半的老年人曾經獨自進入店行竊，其中40％的人要嘛沒有家人、要嘛很少和親戚說話。可悲的是，這些人經常說他們在需要幫助時，沒有人可以求助。
調查發現，即便是有家可歸的地方女性也會形同「隱形」。「她們可能有房子、可能有一個家庭，但這並不意味著她們有一個令自己感到賓至如歸的地方，」在廣島岩國女子監獄之監獄長Yumi Muranaka說，「她們覺得自己不被理解，甚至覺得自己只被認為是個需要完成家務的人。」
老年婦女往往在經濟上也很脆弱。例如，相對於更普遍的人口，65歲以上、獨居的人口中近一半也生活在貧困中，而男性之貧困則為29％。「我丈夫去年去世了，」一名囚犯說，「我們沒有孩子，所以我一個人，我去超市買菜，我看到一包牛肉，但我卻根本買不起，所以乾脆決定直接拿走。」
獄警變照護員 愈來愈多人離職
不過，政府和私營部門都沒有為老年人制定有效的長趙計劃，而且將他們關進監獄的費用也在迅速上升。根據統計，與老年護理相關的費用使得2015年監獄設施的年度醫療費用超過60億日元（約台幣16億元），比十年前增加了80％，獄方會僱用專業工作人員幫助年長的囚犯在白天洗澡和上廁所，但在晚上，這些任務由警衛處理。
在某些設施，作為獄警已經變得像一個養老院照護員。Satomi Kezuka是栃木縣婦女監獄的資深軍官，她說她現在的職責包括處理尿失禁，「她們常常感到羞恥並把弄髒的內衣褲自己藏起來，我告訴他們把它帶給我，我會把它洗乾淨。」但超過1／3的女性懲戒人員在三年內辭掉了工作。
2016年，日本議會通過了一項法律，旨在確保累犯老年人得到國家福利和社會服務系統的支持，從那時起，檢察官辦公室、監獄與政府機構密切合作，為年長罪犯提供所需的援助，但成效似乎不彰。
一起看看這些社會底層的悲歌：
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F女士，89歲。
偷了大米、草莓、感冒藥。被判一年半。有一個女兒和一個孫子。
「我獨自生活，過去常常和女兒的家人住在一起，用我所有的積蓄來照顧虐待和家暴的女婿。」
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A女士，67歲。
偷了衣服。被判兩年三個月。有兩個兒子和三個孫子
「我第一次偷竊並沒有被發現。我了解到我可以在不付錢的情況下獲得想要的東西，這很有趣、令人興奮。我的三個孫子不知道我在這裡，他們以為我住院了。」
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T女士，80歲。
偷了鱈魚、種子、煎鍋。被判兩年半。有一個兒子，一個女兒。
「我的丈夫六年前中風，從那以後一直臥床不起，他也患有癡呆症、妄想症和偏執症。因為我的晚年，在身體上和情感上照顧他是很多的，壓力非常大。」
「生活在監獄裡要容易得多，無論如何，我可以自在的呼吸。我兒子說我病了，認為應該在精神病院住院，但我並不覺得是這樣。」
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N女士，80歲。
偷了一本書、炸丸子、扇子。被判三年兩個月。有兩個兒子和六個孫子。
「我每天都獨自一人，感到非常孤獨，我的丈夫給了我很多錢，人們總是說我有多幸運，但錢不是我想要的，它根本沒讓我開心。」
「我不能告訴你我有多喜歡在監獄工廠工作，有一天，當我被稱讚我是多麼有效率和細心時，我抓住了工作的樂趣，我很遺憾我從未工作過，相信我的生活會有所不同。」
「我更喜歡在監獄裡生活，周圍總有人，我不覺得孤獨，這比外面世界好得多。」
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K女士，74歲。
偷了可口可樂、柳橙汁。判決未定讞。有一個兒子和一個女兒
「我靠的是福利金生活，那個十分艱難，當我被釋放時，我將以每天1000日元（約台幣280元）的價格生活，根本沒有什麼值得期待的。」
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O女士，78歲
偷了提神飲料、咖啡、茶。被判一年五個月。一個女兒和一個孫子。
「監獄是我的綠洲，一個放鬆和舒適的地方，我在這裡沒有自由，但我也無需擔心，有很多人可以交談，營養餐也很好吃。」
「我的女兒每月訪問一次，她說『我不為你感到難過，妳很可悲。』我認為她是對的。」
圖片來源：bloomberg
