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What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
By Texas Tribune, By Terri Langford, Interview Translations By Mizuki Nakamura at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 15 min read
This story is part of a reporting fellowship sponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalists and supported by The Commonwealth Fund.TOKYO — In Shibuya, home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations and shopping destinations, seniors can choose a monitoring service and the city will instal...
Key takeaway Finding sustainable, low-cost ways to care for the elderly population is a problem Texas is all too familiar with and Japan, home to the world’s largest over-65 population at 36 million, is beating Texas in solving.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own aging population could benefit from similar initiatives, as the city faces challenges in providing adequate care for its growing number of seniors. With a significant portion of Bexar County's population expected to reach retirement age in the coming years, local governments and businesses may need to explore innovative solutions like those found in Japanese cities. The use of technology to enable remote monitoring and support could help alleviate some of the pressure on the city's healthcare system and social services. By investing in such technologies, San Antonio could potentially reduce the financial burden of caring for its elderly population, while also allowing seniors to maintain their independence and quality of life. As the city looks to address its own elder care challenges, it may be worth exploring partnerships with local tech companies and healthcare providers to develop similar programs.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 15 min
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