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A month-long support activity has come to an end (10.29)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

So relaxing it induces sleep! The power of hand bath massage (10.28)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

A mini sports event at a senior care facility (10.27)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

The vitality of youth, defying age (10.26)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

The Autumn of Suzu, Woven with Human Connection (10.24-25)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

Check out this Halloween-themed treat! (10.23)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

A Heartwarming Reunion (10.22)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

Supporting Activities for the Elderly and Staff 2 (10.20-21)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]

Supporting Activities for the Elderly and Staff (10.18-19)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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, […]

Water outage resolved (10.17)
2024 Noto Heavy Rain

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 […]