Buddy Service for Seniors
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Madoka Akagi CEO AgeWell Japan Co. Ltd. Madoka Akagi is the CEO and Founder of AgeWell Japan (previously known as Miharu Co. Ltd). Staffed by young people in their 20s and 30s, the company provides services to the elderly to help them live life to the fullest through skills training and companionship, whilst promoting inter-generational exchanges. https://www.facebook.com/madoka.akagi.9 |
- Subject: Eldercare, Entrepreneurship
- Duration: 6 mins
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