81-year-old woman breaks law to get arrested, the reason is heart-breaking
Japan is facing an epidemic of social isolation among its elderly population, resulting in an increase of 'lonely deaths' and imprisonment for minor thefts. Akiyo, 81, prefers prison over dying alone due to economic struggles and lack of family support, highlighting the nation's aging crisis.
Japan is facing an epidemic of social isolation among its elderly population, resulting in an increase of 'lonely deaths' and imprisonment for minor thefts. Akiyo, 81, prefers prison over dying alone due to economic struggles and lack of family support, highlighting the nation's aging crisis.
