高齢化が進む中、認知症を抱える方やそのご家族にとって、「どんな施設を選べば安心できるのか？」という悩みはとても大きなものです。特に、認知症に特化したケアが受けられる施設を探す際には、いくつかのポイントを押さえておくことが大切です。 この記...

福祉サービスを利用したいと思っても、 「本当に自分に合うのか」「どんな人が支えてくれるのか」「行ってみて合わなかったらどうしよう…」 といった不安は、多くの方が抱える共通の悩みです。 特に初めてサービスを検討するご本人やご家族にとっては、仕...

Nursing care, disability, childcare, medical care - when problems arise in daily life, the first thing many people feel is confusion: "I don't know where to turn for help. The systems are complex and full of jargon, and even if they think they have done their research, they cannot determine whether or not it applies to their case. As a result...

When people begin to think about caring for their elderly family members, many are unsure of what kind of facility to choose, or what the difference is between "elderly care" and "special care." What is the difference between "elderly care" and "special care"? Both are facilities where the elderly can live and receive care, but the purpose, role, conditions of admission, and how they spend their time...

〜障害のある子どもの成長を支える、学びと遊びの場〜 放課後等デイサービス（以下「放デイ」）は、障害のある児童や発達に特性のある子どもたちが、学校の授業が終わった後や長期休暇中に利用できる福祉サービスです。 「ただ預かるだけ」の場所ではなく...

Many families wish for their family members to remain in their familiar homes for as long as possible after being diagnosed with dementia. Many families wish for their family members to stay in their familiar homes for as long as possible after a diagnosis of dementia, but in reality, they will face more and more difficulties in their daily lives. They may not know where things are, they may not be able to sleep at night, they may wander around, they may have trouble bathing, toileting, or ...

I am a little concerned about my child's development..." "I have heard of rehabilitation services, but how do I start?" In order to answer these questions for families, we have compiled an easy-to-understand illustration of the process of receiving rehabilitation services. There are several steps before starting rehabilitation...

Each child grows and develops at a different speed. Some children have difficulty with speech, sitting calmly, or behaving in a group.... At such times, families may wonder if it is safe for the child to continue. This is...

When long-term care becomes necessary, the first issue many families face is the cost. Many people are unsure of how much it will cost each month, and whether it is within a range that they and their family can afford. In this issue, we will discuss the approximate cost of nursing care in Numata City and...

We often hear comments such as, "I need nursing care, but the nursing care certification was 'not applicable'..." or "I thought I would receive a higher grade..." from family members and individuals who are providing nursing care for their loved ones. Although the long-term care insurance system is indispensable for the use of long-term care insurance services, the decision sometimes...