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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 […]

Today was the day for a shift change in dispatch. We sent one new nurse to an elderly care facility. The facility requires thorough COVID-19 testing for dispatched workers and only accepts them after confirming a negative result. This demonstrates their strong commitment to prioritizing the safety of their residents. The HuMA nurse immediately joined […]

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 […]