Facility location selection considering distance and transportation mode

Abstract

The average age of the population of Japan is one of the highest in the world. Consequently, the current level of long-term care services is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. In recent years, Japan has been focusing on policies for prevention of long-term frailty (PLTF) programs for all older adults aged 65 and over. This study focuses on general PLTF programs, which are hampered by a low participation rate of older adults, and aims to select the ideal location for general PLTF facilities considering distance and transportation modes to increase the participation rate. Herein, we analyze the current situation based on the case of the "Silver Rehabilitation Exercise" in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, and then conduct three analyses.