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The "level of care required" in the long-term care insurance system is a seven-level indicator of how much assistance is needed. Of these, "Level 5" is the most severe, requiring assistance in all aspects of daily life. This is a situation that tends to cause a great deal of anxiety and burden for both the patient and his/her family, but a proper understanding of the system...

When you are certified as requiring long-term care 4, some of you may feel that you are finally approaching the point of serious illness.... However, by making good use of the long-term care insurance system, both you and your family can live with a little more ease and peace of mind. In this article, we will discuss the "4...

Many people may be concerned about what kind of lifestyle support they will need and what kind of services they will be able to use when they are certified as "requiring long-term care 3. This article provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the status and characteristics of those requiring long-term care 3, available long-term care services, and lifestyle modifications. 【...

An elderly family member has been certified as requiring nursing care 2, but what exactly is his/her condition? What can they do and what support do they need? What can they do and what support do they need? In this article, we will explain the characteristics of the nursing care 2 status and the main nursing care services available to beginners...

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...?