In September 2024, flooding occurred in the city of Suzu, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and HuMA decided to dispatch a survey team to Suzu City. As a result of the assessment, HuMA will dispatch nurses and other medical staff to elderly care facilities in Suzu City, where concerns about infection control and staff shortages are serious.
Today marks the end of HuMA’s support activities. While we enjoyed mild days where short-sleeves were sufficient just a few days ago, the weather has turned colder, and we’ve found myself unable to part with my windbreaker. We can truly feel winter approaching. Incidentally, our uniforms were very popular, with many people complimenting us on […]
Due to a staff meeting this morning, residents were unable to take baths. For residents with cold hands, we performed hand massages while they soaked their hands in warm water. We were delighted to hear various positive responses such as “It feels so good!”, “I’m warming up!”, and “Thank you!”. Some residents even fell asleep […]
Even under the clear blue sky after yesterday’s rain, the HuMA team is continuing our support activities at the elderly care facility today. For our afternoon recreation, we held a red-versus-white volleyball tournament using large balloons. With nostalgic Showa-era pop music playing in the background, participants moved muscles they don’t usually use, engaging in a […]
Today, our morning bathing assistance began more leisurely than usual, setting a peaceful tone for the day. We were particularly moved by our interactions with two female residents, aged 105 and 102. They walked steadily with their walkers and enjoyed their juice without any thickener, expressing their gratitude with a smile. We were captivated by […]
10/24A new nurse has joined the HuMA team at the elderly care facility in Suzu City. She was one of the many who helped at the Horyu Elementary and Junior High School shelter during the recent earthquake, working side by side with the facility staff to assemble cardboard beds and distribute bedding. Overjoyed to see […]
Today, HuMA nurse was once again busy at the elderly care facility. As she was wiping the hands of a resident and sitting beside them, she encountered a resident who was particularly good at conversation. The resident spoke in a strong local dialect, which made it difficult for the nurse to fully understand. However, a […]
HuMA nurse, who is currently engaged in support activities at a nursing home for the elderly, worked at the Horyu Elementary and Junior High School shelter in Suzu City during the Noto earthquake in January. “I remember seeing you at Horyu Elementary during the earthquake,” a staff member recalled. While most homes in the area […]
10/20HuMA members continue to provide support to facilities while balancing their daily work. Although members may change, we ensure a seamless support system through handovers, striving to provide peace of mind for the residents.。 Today, a new HuMA nurse member began supporting the facility. On her first day, she successfully maneuvered two wheelchairs independently over […]
At the nursing care facility, we provide support for daily living, including meals, bathing, and dressing. Through services such as bathing assistance (wheelchair transfers, physical support during bathing, and dressing assistance), meal assistance (support during meals and hydration), and diaper changing, we support the residents so that they can live with peace of mind. Initially, […]
The water outage from yesterday has been resolved and business in the Elderly Care and Welfare was conducted as usual. In the morning, 5 residents took a bath. Because of the long distance to be transported and the steps, we took them to the bathroom with caution. After bathing, we assisted the residents in dressing […]
“Due to a water supply disruption, bathing was canceled today.” The staff efficiently instructed us on how to change diapers during a water shortage, and we followed their directions. Although the water supply was restored in the afternoon, bathing remained canceled, and we changed diapers again. However, this time, we returned to our usual procedures. […]
The facility conducted annual health checkups for all residents. To ensure a smooth X-ray process, HuMA nurses assisted residents with transportation and dressing. Thanks to the prior preparations by the night shift staff, the examinations went very smoothly. In the latter half of the morning, we assisted with mealtime. Today, one of the HuMA nurses […]
Thanks to the beautiful autumn weather, two nurses from HuMA volunteered at a nursing home. In the morning, we consulted with the facility staff and assisted with diaper changes. As we had observed a resident who required suction yesterday, we performed suctioning during diaper changes to help prevent aspiration. The residents remembered our faces and […]
From today onward, our team of two HuMA nurses will be collaborating with the elderly care facility. By assisting with diaper changes, we had a firsthand look at the facility staff’s expert techniques and were reminded of the crucial role of assessing residents’ ADL abilities. In the afternoon, we helped bathe around 20 residents. The […]
The staff at the elderly care facility that HuMA is supporting have been greatly impacted by the recent torrential rain disaster, resulting in a severe staff shortage. To assist the facility in maintaining operations and to reduce the workload on the remaining staff, HuMA has been providing support services until the affected staff members can […]
Suzu City, which had been sunny since morning, was suddenly hit by a torrential downpour. For the local residents who have experienced earthquakes, this abrupt change in weather must have rekindled feelings of anxiety. At the elderly care facility supported by HuMA, there was a shortage of staff on that day, particularly in the morning […]
Following the heavy rainfall disaster in the Noto Peninsula, we are continuing to provide support at a nursing home today. The support activities are centered around daily care for the residents, such as diaper changing and bathing assistance. We are also collaborating with other support organizations, holding regular meetings to share information about our respective […]
It was a warm day with a clear blue sky on October 9th, so warm that we could wear a short-sleeved shirt. However, the strong wind stirred up dust from the dried mud in the flooded areas, making it difficult to walk and stinging our eyes. Especially in the seaside town where we are working, […]
The recent heavy rains have compounded the difficulties faced by a community still recovering from the January earthquake, particularly impacting the elderly population. As we continue to provide support at a local care facility, we witness firsthand the struggles they face. The cold, wet weather makes daily tasks difficult and raises concerns for the well-being […]
The heavy rain intensified last night and continues to fall this morning. Rivers are swollen and muddy, roads are flooded, and the entire region is inundated. We are currently providing support at an elderly care facility struggling with staff shortages. The facility staff, already burdened by the ongoing recovery from the recent earthquake, are facing […]
Today, HuMA nurse worked at the elderly care facility as usual. In the morning, she mainly assisted the residents with their daily lives, such as changing diapers and helping them eat. On her way to the facility, she witnessed severe damage from the recent heavy rains, including landslides and collapsed houses. She is particularly worried […]
Another day of support activities at the elderly care facility. This morning, we assisted a resident with a high level of care needs with bathing. While we are constantly confirming procedures with the care workers, it makes us happy to feel the trust growing between us with each passing day and the increasing responsibilities entrusted […]
The rain continues to fall relentlessly. With river dredging incomplete and the possibility of flooding looming, we packed our trunk with drinking water, a battery, and a portable toilet before heading to work. Today, we were at the elderly care facility to provide staff support. Upon arrival, we immediately began preparing the bathing area. The […]
We conducted support activities to alleviate the manpower shortage at a senior citizen care facility. Bathing assistance for approximately 26 residents daily required a significant amount of labor. We focused on assisting with bathing and transportation of residents requiring high levels of care. During these interactions, we had the opportunity to learn the local Suzu […]
An evacuation order has been issued for the Otani area yesterday. We accompanied Peace Winds Japan to prepare the Suzu Ware Museum, which will be used as a new evacuation center. Cardboard beds, bedding, and pop-up tents were loaded onto trucks from the relief supplies storage area and set up at the museum. This repeated […]
We visited and provided caregiving support to a elderly care facilities facing a severe staff shortage due to the heavy rain disaster. We had previously supported this facility following the earthquake, so we were already acquainted with the staff. They were dedicated to their work as always, but their exhaustion was palpable. The facility accommodates […]
Today we visited the temporary housing at Horyu Elementary and Junior High School, which had served as our base of operations during the Noto earthquake relief efforts. We were happy to reunite with some of the people HuMA supported during the earthquake. One individual, whom we had assisted with bathing, greeted us with a smile, […]
On the morning of the second day of our activities, we set out on foot from the Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) Suzu Office, our base, to explore the surrounding area. A nearby temple had been completely destroyed, and gravestones lay scattered in the cemetery, a stark reminder of the ongoing recovery efforts. Later, we attended […]
Departure from Kanazawa to Suzu CityOn the first day of our activities, as we left Kanazawa City for Suzu City, we sensed a change in the situation along the way. More people were coming and going than at the time of the last earthquake, especially foreign tourists. We greeted people from the medical countermeasures section […]
Flooding occurred in the city of Suzu, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024. As a result, the number of evacuees, which had been on the decrease, increased. After gathering information, it was determined that there was a need for assistance, such as patrols to evacuation centers, and HuMA dispatched a […]