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A Checklist for Spotting "Disruptions to Your Summer Routine" During Conversations with Your Parents While Visiting Home for Obon
「久しぶりに会ったけれど、以前より少し痩せたかな？」「冷房をつけたがらないのは、年のせいだろうか……」。お盆に帰省して、ふとそんな「違和感」を覚えることはありませんか。 それは、親御さんの生活リズムが、夏の厳しい暑さによって崩れ始めているサ... -
Worried about life after discharge... What are the preparations for a smooth transition to home care in Numata City?
Your family's hospitalization treatment has been successfully completed, and you are finally discharged from the hospital. On the one hand, you are relieved that your family member's illness is better and that he/she can finally come home, but on the other hand, are you feeling overwhelmed by sudden anxiety, wondering how you will take care of him/her at home from tomorrow? Especially, hospitalization... -
How to Spend the Final Days of Life: Preparing for End-of-Life Care Through Collaboration Between Medical and Long-Term Care Services
介護の始まりから施設選びまでをお話ししてきたこの連載も、最終回。最後に辿り着くのは、「人生の終末期をどう迎えるか」という問いです。 「最後はどこで、どんなふうに過ごすのが、親にとって一番幸せなのだろう？」。そう考えたとき、多くの方は医療的... -
At Home or in a Facility? Housing Options That Prioritize Your Parents’ Dignity and Safety, and a Checklist for Choosing a Facility You Won’t Regret
「もう、自宅でこれ以上面倒を見るのは無理かもしれない」。ふとそう考えたとき、多くの方は激しい自己嫌悪に襲われます。「施設に預けるのは、親を見捨てることになるのではないか」と。 けれど、声を大にして言いたいのです。施設への入居は「見捨てるこ... -
Asking the Same Questions Over and Over, Getting Irritable… Tips for Family Members on How to Respond When Confused by Symptoms of Dementia
認知症の症状が始まると、今まで優しかった親御さんが別人のように感じられたり、何度も同じことを聞かれてイライラしてしまったりと、ご家族の心は限界まで削られがちです。 どうして分かってくれないの？さっき言ったばかりなのに……。 そう思ってしまう... -
How Far Can You Go with Home Care? Smart Ways to Use “Short-Term Stays” and “Day Services” to Avoid Overworking Yourself
介護保険の認定を受けてサービスを使い始め、少しホッとしている方も多いかもしれません。けれど、介護はマラソンと同じ。始めた直後は気力で乗り切れても、時間が経つほどに「あれ？なんだか少し疲れてきたな……」と感じる場面が増えてきます。 もう少し頑... -
"Huh?"—That's the First Step: A Guide to the Timing and Procedures for Applying for Long-Term Care Certification in Numata City
「最近、物忘れが増えたような気がする」「以前なら簡単にできていた料理や買い物が、少し難しくなっているみたい……」。帰省のたび、電話のたびに、親御さんの小さな変化に気づく瞬間があります。 その「あれ？」に気づいたとき、多くのご家族は「もう少し... -
Comprehensive Support for Children’s Health and Development: Why Medicine and Social Welfare Work Hand in Hand in Numata
If you go to the hospital, you can get a medical examination. But it’s hard to ask for advice on how to care for your child at home. At daycare centers and therapeutic education facilities, it’s difficult to expect them to provide specialized medical judgments. ——When raising children, there are many moments when you feel this “barrier between healthcare and social services.” Your child’s health, their development... -
Basic Hygiene Tips from Care Professionals to Prevent Summer Skin Problems (Heat Rash and Skin Irritation)
Summer, with its high temperatures and humidity, is a particularly harsh season for the skin. For people who require care, in particular, the risk of skin problems increases significantly because they may have difficulty wiping away sweat on their own, and moisture can easily build up inside their diapers. If you let your guard down, thinking, “It’s just heat rash,” bacteria can enter through the affected area... -
"I’d like to talk to someone first"—Information on Where to Turn for Those Who Feel This Way | Numata City and Tone District
Many people looking for counseling services related to caregiving or social welfare don’t start their search because they have a specific “problem” in mind. Rather, they type words into the search bar while still feeling a vague sense of unease that they can’t quite put into words. Lately, I’ve become concerned about my parent’s forgetfulness. Their legs and back are getting weaker...
