The harsh winter cold has eased up and we are gradually beginning to feel the spring weather. It is the time of year when we look forward to the blooming of plum and cherry blossoms.
However, spring is also a season of drastic weather changes. On some days, it is nice and warm, and on other days, it suddenly gets cold or a strong wind blows. There is a big difference in temperature between morning and evening and during the day,Time of year when you are likely to get sickBut there is also.
Furthermore, speaking of spring."hay fever"season. Even for the elderly, itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing can be very stressful, and hay fever medication can cause drowsiness during the day.
These "spring-specific weather and pollen" are the cause,
I just can't wait to get out of the house..."
I don't want to leave the house because I'm worried about my health."
Many elderly people are reluctant to go out.
What are the unexpected risks posed by "going out less"?
There is no need to force yourself to go out when you are not feeling well or when pollen is bothering you. However, if you are cooped up inside the house all day long, you may have a few things to worry about.
Loss of muscle strength and stamina
If you spend a lot of time sitting or lying around the house, your leg and back muscles will quickly deteriorate.
Depression of the feelings of
Because there are fewer opportunities to talk to people and the scenery doesn't change, you may feel blocked out.
Disturbance of rhythm of life
Reduced activity during the day may cause difficulty sleeping at night and loss of appetite.
Even if you think, "It's just for the spring..." a few weeks of "inactivity" or "lack of stimulation" for the elderly can have a major impact on the rest of their lives.
You don't have to force them to go out! Home Visiting Service" available at home
I want my parents to be healthy, but I'm worried about forcing them out of the house..."
Our professional staff will come to your home to solve such problems for your family.Visiting Services."It is.
Numata City also offers a variety of visiting services through long-term care insurance and medical insurance.
1. home-visit rehabilitation and home nursing
Specialist staff such as physical therapists and nurses will visit your home to provide rehabilitation, massage, and health checks according to your physical condition on that day. We can also respond to requests such as, "I can't go for a walk outside, so I want you to teach me exercises I can do inside the house.
2. home-visit care (home helper)
Home helpers come to your home to assist you when you are unable to go shopping because the pollen count is too high, or when you are too sick to prepare the bathtub or clean the house due to the cold temperatures. This service greatly helps to reduce the burden on the family.
Contact the Daiseikai Group for visiting services in Numata, Japan.
I'm wondering if we could add a service that would come to your home only in the springtime." Do you have any of these concerns?
The Taiseikai Group, which supports the medical care and welfare of local residents in Numata City, provides not only services for those who attend our facilities, but also directly supports their lives at home.Home care."and ... andHome rehabilitation" and "home nursing."and other services.
I've been having hay fever lately, so I'm going to cut back on day care and ask for a visiting helper.
and flexible support for seasonal physical conditions can also be planned in consultation with the care manager.
If you are wondering, "What kind of service is right for my parents?" If you are not sure, please feel free to contact the Taiseikai Group. We will support you so that you can live peacefully and safely in your familiar home in Numata City during the spring season!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Medical Corporation Taiseikai Uchida Hospital Community Medical Cooperation Office
(TEL) 0278-24-5329
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