This book studies communication in institutional eldercare. It is based on audio-recorded interactions between residents and staff in a Japanese care facility. The focus is on the morning care routine
Most studies of multilingualism in Tokyo have focused on the spoken language, but Backhaus (German Institute for Japanese Studies, Tokyo) looks at written language, specifically at the language of the
Researchers and practitioners in language and communications who work with the elderly, share insights and practical suggestions for the care of the elderly with respect to communications and social r
