デイサービス C (Day service facility C)
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 06日 10月 2025
At this care facility, I was shocked by the reality of elderly care and welfare—such as the fact that elderly people had to rest on simple folding beds. At the same time, however, I was reminded of the importance of food in elderly care. As there were no longer any users of the overnight accommodation service and a night-shift-only worker was no longer needed, I decided to resign in September 2016 (Heisei 28). During my time there, I was able to gain experiences that were a bit different from...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 05日 10月 2025
While I was working the night shift, the long-term users gradually moved into intensive care homes for the elderly and other facilities, and the number of users decreased one by one. Eventually, there were no users left using the overnight service, and I no longer had any night shifts. The company offered to transfer me to another day service center within the same group, but since it was a bit far from where I lived, I decided to take the opportunity to resign. In the end, I worked there for...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 04日 10月 2025
For example, there were times when she would eat all the side dishes but leave the rice uneaten. To prevent this, I tried various approaches—such as adding flavor to the rice to make seasoned or mixed rice, or turning it into porridge and serving it with different toppings. At first, she had a small appetite, but after much trial and error, there were times when she was able to eat everything I served—which made all the effort worthwhile. Among those moments, I was especially happy when she...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 03日 10月 2025
I do not recall receiving any specific instructions about the menu, other than being told to avoid repeating dishes from the past few days. Of course, since the meals were provided as part of a low-cost accommodation service, they could not be too extravagant. Still, we were free to use whatever ingredients were available in the cupboard or refrigerator. The menu was left to the discretion of the night shift worker. On the day of my night shift, I would check what was in the fridge and think...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 02日 10月 2025
I learned a great deal from working at this overnight day service facility. It made me reflect on the role of food in elderly care, and I was able to witness how food can bring out the hidden hopes and desires of elderly people, especially those who may have dementia. Like other elderly care facilities, night shift duties included assisting with toileting and conducting rounds. However, at this overnight day service facility, the night shift also involved preparing and serving breakfast to the...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 01日 10月 2025
The possibility of elderly care through meals Below is a summary of the tasks I performed during night shifts at the Otomari (overnight) day service. As a certified care worker, I must keep users’ personal information confidential, so I can only share general tasks that are publicly shareable. However, I still hope to offer a glimpse into the work involved in caregiving. 18:50 – Handover: receive precautions, etc. 19:00 – Measure vital signs. 19:30 – Oral care (gargling with a gargle...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 30日 9月 2025
Even though it is possible to stay at a low price, this is the reality. Some families may be forced to use these facilities due to financial reasons, despite being aware of the situation. Likewise, service providers may have no choice but to use simple folding beds if they want to offer accommodation services while keeping costs down. What do the high-ranking officials in the national and local governments think about this reality? Do they truly believe that the problem lies solely with the...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 29日 9月 2025
Indeed, among the long-term users, there was one elderly person who had difficulty falling asleep. He would get up every 15 to 30 minutes to go to the bathroom, and I felt that he was hardly getting any sleep at all each night. I would like you to imagine what it is like to be on a night shift while supporting someone who has to get up that frequently. Can you picture that? I was on the night shift, so I could not sleep. Sitting on a chair, I watched him walk past me every 15 to 30 minutes on...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 28日 9月 2025
Elderly people resting in simple folding beds However, in reality, I was shocked to see that elderly people were actually resting in simple folding beds. I myself have experienced something close to a sleep disorder in the past, and the hardness of the bed often bothered me—I would toss and turn all night and have trouble falling asleep. I also frequently woke up in the morning feeling as if I had not slept enough, unable to get the refreshed feeling that comes from a good night's sleep. So,...
デイサービス C (Day service facility C) · 27日 9月 2025
The small-scale day service center where I began working night shifts as a part-time care worker was set up in an ordinary house. Its appeal was its homey atmosphere—like receiving care in one’s own familiar home or while visiting a close friend. Some users of the day service would stay on into the evening to have dinner and watch TV. As night fell, the users began to settle down to rest. Although the day service center had a nursing bed available, most users slept on sofa beds that doubled...