Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The woman who cleans up after 'lonely deaths' in Japan
Living alone gives a person the luxury to do anything and in any way they want. But who gives help to the person when something happens that cannot be managed by themselves, such as a sudden injury, illness or even death? Feeling so lonely and helpless but nothing he or she can do until they are found by someone. In some cases, the person breathes his or her last unattended or unnoticed.
The number of such incidents in Japan is increasing as the nation’s population is aging fast. Also, there are more senior people who live by themselves. Some are being left and others choose to or have no choice but to live alone. Whatever the reason might be, there are mementos in the place that needs to be dealt with when such lonely resident passes away.
There is a young woman who chose to do the job that is usually unwanted by young people, especially women. But she seems to be very serious about the job, does her best to take care of the things left, and talks with the family members or relatives of the person.
Enjoy reading and thinking what it’s like to organize mementos of a person who you have never met.
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