Itooka was recognised as the oldest person in the world after the August 2024 death of Spain's Maria Branyas Morera at age 117. "Ms Itooka gave us courage and hope ... with a shrinking labour force to ...

The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their ...