Knowledge of care- category -

When a family member or yourself is certified as requiring long-term care 1, you may ask yourself, "What kind of condition is he or she in? What can I do now? and "What can I do from now on? In this article, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the characteristics of the "Long-Term Care Needs 1" status, the services available, and the actual changes in daily life...

In today's aging society, dementia is no longer a matter of concern for anyone. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare estimates that by 2025, one in five people over the age of 65 will suffer from dementia. When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, how should we deal with it? This...

Day services or group homes?" Group home?" What is a classification? What is the difference between Type A and Type B continuous employment support? When you are involved in caring for family members or supporting people with disabilities, you suddenly hear a lot of technical terms. For newcomers, they may seem like a foreign language. In this article, we will discuss caregiving and disability f...

Summer in Japan is getting hotter and hotter every year. Heat stroke is a serious life-threatening risk, especially for the elderly and people with disabilities. Is it true that heat stroke can occur even indoors? I am worried about my family members who cannot drink water by themselves..." "What measures should I take for my child with disabilities?" What measures can we take for children with disabilities?

I want to make my home care as safe as possible." "Do I have to buy a walker or bed?" I heard that there are subsidies for the cost, but what should I do? The welfare equipment rental/purchase system is the answer to these concerns. Especially in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, the nursing care insurance and disability welfare systems...

My mother has been forgetting things lately and I'm worried about her..." "I'm feeling limited in my ability to balance work and caregiving..." "My parents refuse to accept caregiving, but what should I do...?" When caregiving becomes necessary, it is not only the person being cared for who worries. In fact, it is the family members who are more perplexed and anxious, wondering "Who should I talk to about this...?

Many families are concerned about their parent's health and lifestyle, and when they suggest the use of nursing care services, they are strongly rebuffed, saying "I'm fine" or "I'm not that old yet.... Many families have such experiences. In this article, we will provide tips on how to deal with parents who insist that they do not need nursing care services...

When you notice that your elderly parent's behavior is different from usual, it may be a sign of the onset of dementia. However, you may be wondering what to do, who to talk to,...

I am taking care of my parents at home, but I am physically and mentally at my limit..." "It is becoming difficult to balance work and nursing care" "If possible, I would like to let them continue to live in their familiar home, but I am not sure if I can do it alone anymore..." "It is not easy to support a family member in need of nursing care while maintaining life at home..." "I am taking care of my parents at home, but I am physically and mentally at my limit. It is not easy to support a family member in need of care while maintaining life at home...

One day, out of the blue, a parent collapsed. The illness made daily life difficult. At such times, many people say, "I don't know where to start..." These are the words of a bewildered person. In most cases, caregiving begins without any knowledge. That is why we do not hesitate to take the first step...