When people begin to think about caring for their elderly family members, many are unsure of what kind of facility to choose, or what the difference is between "elderly care" and "special care." What is the difference between "elderly care" and "special care"? Both are facilities where the elderly can live and receive care, but the purpose, role, conditions of admission, and how they spend their time...

〜After-school daycare services (hereafter "Hou-Day") are welfare services available to children with disabilities or developmental characteristics after school hours or during long vacations. It is not a place that "just takes care of...

Many families wish for their family members to remain in their familiar homes for as long as possible after being diagnosed with dementia. Many families wish for their family members to stay in their familiar homes for as long as possible after a diagnosis of dementia, but in reality, they will face more and more difficulties in their daily lives. They may not know where things are, they may not be able to sleep at night, they may wander around, they may have trouble bathing, toileting, or ...

I am a little concerned about my child's development..." "I have heard of rehabilitation services, but how do I start?" In order to answer these questions for families, we have compiled an easy-to-understand illustration of the process of receiving rehabilitation services. There are several steps before starting rehabilitation...

Each child grows and develops at a different speed. Some children have difficulty with speech, sitting calmly, or behaving in a group.... At such times, families may wonder if it is safe for the child to continue. This is...

When long-term care becomes necessary, the first issue many families face is the cost. Many people are unsure of how much it will cost each month, and whether it is within a range that they and their family can afford. In this issue, we will discuss the approximate cost of nursing care in Numata City and...

We often hear comments such as, "I need nursing care, but the nursing care certification was 'not applicable'..." or "I thought I would receive a higher grade..." from family members and individuals who are providing nursing care for their loved ones. Although the long-term care insurance system is indispensable for the use of long-term care insurance services, the decision sometimes...

Dad, let's go to the hospital." "No, I'm fine, I'm fine. It is not uncommon for family members who support an elderly person with dementia to strongly refuse to see a doctor even after recommending that he or she do so. Even if they know in their heads that it would be safer for the patient to see a doctor, the continued refusal can be exhausting for the family...

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...