When you are away from home on urgent business! Short-term stay for the disabled available in Numata City (short stay)

To everyone living with a family member with a disability, thank you so much for your daily support.

And are you working too hard 365 days a year without a break? Your family's love and support is the most important thing for you, but sometimes you have to be away from home for a long time.Urgent business.Sometimes you can do a

One of the disability welfare services that can be a reassuring ally at such times is theShort-term stayIt is.

In this article, we will explain in simple terms for Numata City residents how to make wise use of short stays for the disabled and how to prepare for them so that they do not panic in case of an emergency.

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What kind of service is "Short-term stay" for people with disabilities?

Short-term stay is a service in which a person with disabilities can stay at a facility for a short period of time (several days to several weeks) and receive assistance with daily living such as eating, bathing, and toileting when a family member providing care and support at home becomes ill or suddenly needs to take a break (respite).

A major role of the short-stay program is to provide a safe and secure place for the individual to stay in such "what if" emergencies.

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Not just for "emergencies." Wise Use of Short Stay

People tend to think of short stays as something to be used only for urgent matters, but in fact there are many more positive, everyday uses.

(1) For family "respite

You may want to take a break from nursing care for a while to refresh yourself, or you may want to go out alone with your spouse once in a while. There is no problem at all if you use the short stay service for such reasons. The most important thing for you is to keep your family members healthy and smiling, both physically and mentally.Rest = Bad."It is also wise to use it for periodic rest without holding it against you.

(2) For your siblings' school events and family trips

At such times, a short stay can help maintain balance in the lives of the entire family.

(iii) As practice for future "independence" or "group home living".

For those who have lived with their families all their lives, suddenly living away from their parents can be very stressful. If you are considering living in a group home in the future, you can start with a short stay of one night and two days.Spending time with non-family members, staying outside the home."This is a great first step toward confidence and independence for the individual.

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Advice on "advance preparation" to avoid panic in case of emergency

This is the most important point I want to make. Short-stay is not something you can just call and say, "I have an emergency today, so I'll take care of it tonight!

1. Application for beneficiary certificate
   In order to use the facility, you must apply for a "Disability Welfare Service Beneficiary Certificate" at your local municipality (e.g. Numata City) in advance and receive a grant decision.
   
2. Contract and interview with facility
   You should also meet with the facility and sign a contract with them in advance, and share information such as "what kind of support you need," "what medications you are taking," "do you have any allergies," and so on.

When an emergency arises, "I don't have a place to leave it!" In order not to panic when an emergency arises,Be prepared to be available at any time while you're well and nothing is happening."is the most reassuring factor.

Ideally, the person should first become accustomed to a place where he or she feels safe and secure through a visit or trial use (day trip, overnight stay, etc.).

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For consultation on disability welfare services in Numata City, please contact Kunikai.

How do you get a short-stay beneficiary card?"
I'm not sure if there is an appropriate facility for my child..."

Families with such concerns are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible.Hisani-kai (group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji period)Please contact us for more information.

We offer a variety of services to support the community life of people with disabilities mainly in Numata City. We also have a system in place to accept "short-term stays" (short-stay) so that families can rest in peace and rely on us in case of sudden emergencies.

It is also the first step in using the service.Disability Support Center for Everyone."We also operate a "Service Utilization Plan" (a service utilization plan). Experienced consultation support specialists will carefully listen to the current situation and future wishes of the client and his/her family, and together they will create an optimal plan for service utilization (service utilization plan), including short stays.

Even if you think, "I can still watch it at home now, so it's okay," please feel free to contact us first to gather information and prepare for the future.

Let's create an environment where you and your family can live as you are and with a smile on your face, together with our professional staff of community welfare, instead of keeping your family members to themselves!