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 to me.
Lunch assistance brought us face-to-face with the same resident we assisted yesterday. This person, who needed time to finish their meal yesterday, surprised us by eating everything incredibly quickly today! It’s only been a couple of days, but witnessing this change in their daily routine filled us with joy.
This afternoon, we provided support to residents who can bathe with light assistance and supervision. We helped with changing clothes and getting drinks, all while enjoying pleasant conversations and shared laughter.
Providing support to care facilities during this disaster has been a process of trial and error. However, we want to utilize the insights and identify the challenges we’ve encountered through this experience to improve our future activities. Moreover, we’ll continue to offer our support while remembering that the staff working at the care facility are also survivors of this disaster, striving to walk alongside them with empathy and understanding.
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| HuMA nurse giving an activity report |