Increasing challenges are growing apparent within Kumamoto's nursing home facilities, to which staff members are having a harder time coping with. This recent surge in workload has primarily been caused due to Japan's rapidly aging population and the strain it puts on these elderly care establishments. The mass media has yet to specify the direct causes or solutions being sought after, but further attention is being drawn to the issue.

In Japan, the issue of an aging population is critical. With one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world and the society's emphasis on respecting and caring for the elderly, facilities and their staff find themselves under pressure. In many cases, an inability to meet the increasing demands could lead to societal challenges and even legal issues.

In the U.S. and EU, this issue is also starting to become prominent due to their own aging populations. However, these regions have started to implement more comprehensive social programs and policies to address the challenge, such as increased funding for elderly care services or encouraging more healthcare workers to specialize in geriatric care.