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Under the long-term care insurance system, people are classified as "Support Needed 1 or 2" and "Care Needed 1 to 5" according to their need for long-term care. If a person is initially certified as "Support Needed 1," he/she is still at a stage where he/she is highly independent and needs a little support in daily life. However, the level of care may increase due to illness or physical weakness...

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...

When you hear the term "Support Needed 2," few people may have a concrete image of what it refers to. It is a type of certification under the long-term care insurance system, and refers to a condition in which a person is still independent but needs assistance with some aspects of daily living. In this article, we will discuss the "Support Needed 2"...

As people age, things that they used to be able to do normally may gradually become more difficult. When you feel that "I am still in good health, but I may need some help...", you are in the "Support Needed 1" state. In this article, we will explain what "Support Needed 1" means and how to...

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...

As Japan's population ages, more and more people wish to receive medical care and nursing care in the comfort of their own homes. Home medical care and home nursing have been the focus of much attention. In response to these wishes, home services are...