Recent Japanese reports reveal that approximately 40% of certified care managers in Japan are not currently employed in the sector. This unexpected statistic underscores the challenges facing Japan's rapidly aging society, with an increasing demand for elderly care services despite a seeming surplus of certified providers. Further investigation into this occupational disconnect is expected, targeting reasons like low pay or high stress as potential barriers to caregiver employment.

Elderly care is a pressing concern in Japan, where a quarter of its population is over the age of 65. The government has emphasized the importance of elderly care, allocating resources towards certifying individuals as care managers. However, despite the demand and available workforce, the system is not functioning as efficiently as it should, highlighting structural and societal issues that need addressing.

In the U.S. and the EU, workforce shortage in the elderly care sector is also a significant issue. The reasons can vary from low wages, stressful working environments, and lack of professional growth. However, unlike in Japan, there are no specific numbers indicating the proportion of certified caregivers who are not active in their respective fields.