The community council also objected because of the lack of open land, and an unsuitable mixture of housing is not suitable, "with housing for the elderly and community housing needed instead".
They claimed dozens of community projects, including support for the homeless, activities for elderly people, subsidised meals for the local community, and activities for children and young people, would be affected.
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"I just can't comprehend why Mrs West did the act she did, particularly on an elderly, vulnerable male who was dearly loved by the community he lived in, " he said.
If the elderly are given more support in the community, they stand more chance of remaining independent and out of hospital.
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The reason: The tiny town has the highest ratio of elderly people of any single community in Japan.
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"This will have a particularly adverse impact on vulnerable members of the community, such as the very young, the elderly and those with accessibility issues, " he said.
"We're an age-integrated community built around the central mission of care of the elderly, " Bosch said.
Most were sick or elderly, and in the care of the Council of the Jewish Community of Shanghai, which ran a shelter until 1959.
We do a lot to help the community - we play free concerts for charity and the elderly at the homes and take part in Armistice Day.
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The community council says the local school is already full and housing for elderly people would be preferable.
"In a typical work week, someone will be inside helping the elderly, meaning bringing meals, bathing, meds, " said Will Bosch, head of the community's board of trustees.
Their home and community-based programs exist on paper, but often are often insufficient for the needs of the frail elderly and those younger people with disabilities who are trying to stay at home.
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The report blames delays in transferring elderly patients from ward beds to intermediate or home care and a lack of resources for helping people in the community which could prevent them being admitted to hospital in the first place.
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