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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 weeks ago

Time Banking, Aging, and the Future of Care - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Earlier this year, a CNN story featured a Japanese prison that looked more like a nursing home. The story was striking: Some older adults in Japan are so lonely that they intentionally commit minor crimes to gain access to regular meals, healthcare, and companionship behind bars. This poignant example is not an anomaly. It signals a profound global challenge: how societies care for an aging population.
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fromTruthout
1 month ago

Digital Tools Are Fueling the Rise of New "Time Exchange" Solidarity Economies

Time banking in Kent, Ohio connects older residents and immigrant families through reciprocal exchanges of services, building social bonds while meeting practical needs.
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