Category: Care

by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 5, 2024 1
Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation

Three municipalities in Aichi accuse ‘Megumi’ Corporation of “economic abuse” of people with disabilities over excessive collection of food costs

Three cities and towns in Aichi Prefecture, including Koda Town, Aichi Prefecture, have accused Megumi (Headquarters, Tokyo) of a major management company of group homes (GHs) for people with disabilities of overcharging food costs. This is the first time that financial abuse has been found in a series of issues, Governor Hideaki Omura stated in an announcement at a press conference on February 5th. According to Governor Omura, by the end of last year, there were reports that two other cities in the prefecture had recognized economic abuse. Details were not disclosed.

It has been confirmed that 26 Megumi-affiliated GH offices in the prefecture have been over-collecting by a total of approximately 218 million yen.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 3, 2024 Number of comments0
Cancer Care Dementia Disability Hospitals Japan

Survey Finds Hospitals in Japan Have Difficulties Dealing with Cancer Patients with Dementia

Many hospitals in Japan have experienced difficulties dealing with cancer patients with dementia, a survey by the Japan Cancer Society showed Saturday.

The survey was carried out in April-June 2023 for 451 hospitals designated by the health minister to provide high-quality treatment to cancer patients, with 256 of them, or 57 pct, giving responses.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 1, 2024 Number of comments0
2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Care Disability Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: One Month After Noto Peninsula Quake, Ishikawa Disabled Facility Users, Families and Carers Moved to Aichi

On January 30th, users of a facility for the disabled in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and their families evacuated to a facility in Aichi Prefecture, together with the staff who had been supporting them.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt February 1, 2024 1
2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Care Disability Japan

Users and Families of Wajima City Facility for Disabled Evacuated to Aichi Prefecture

On January 30th, users of a facility for the disabled in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and their families evacuated to a facility in Aichi Prefecture, together with the staff who had been supporting them.

A total of 19 people, including users and family members of a facility for people with disabilities run by the social welfare corporation Kowa-kai in Wajima City, as well as support staff, moved from Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, where they had been staying temporarily since the earthquake, to a facility in Aichi Prefecture on January 30th.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 18, 2024 Number of comments0
Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Finds Major Care Home Company for the Disabled ‘Megumi’, Overcharging for Food Expenses

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that ‘Megumi’, a major group home management company for people with disabilities, was overcharging food costs from residents. It was revealed on January 17th, through interviews with related parties, that the government has recommended that a report be submitted by the end of this month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare conducted a special audit and made recommendations at the end of last year.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 17, 2024 1
Abuse Care Disability Japan Megumi Corporation

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Finds ‘Megumi’, a Major Care Home for People with Disabilities Overcharging for Food Expenses

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has determined that ‘Megumi’, a major group home management company for people with disabilities, was overcharging food costs from residents. It was revealed on January 17th, through interviews with related parties, that the government has recommended that a report be submitted by the end of this month.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 15, 2024 Number of comments0
2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Care Disability Disasters Earthquake Elderly Japan Podcast

Disability News Japan Podcast: After Quake, People with Health Conditions Are Concerned About “unfamiliar” Hospitals

Fourteen people who evacuated to safety are now believed to have died from causes related to the earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture. Medical experts warn the figure could increase due to poor sanitary conditions in shelters.

On January 15th, NHK reported how some elderly people are hesitant to evacuate out of Ishikawa prefecture because it may disrupt their medical care regime.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 13, 2024 1
2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Care Disability Disasters Earthquake Elderly Japan

After the Quake, Concerns Rise for Service Users and Staff at Ishikawa Care Facilities

A massive earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year’s Day has now claimed 215 lives in Ishikawa Prefecture. Fourteen people who evacuated to safety are now believed to have died from causes related to the disaster. Medical experts warn the figure could increase due to poor sanitary conditions in shelters.

A survey has found that caregivers at facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities are working under extreme stress following the earthquake.

One facility said only ten percent of its staff are able to come to work, and that some employees have been working since New Year’s Day.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt January 12, 2024 1
2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Care Disability Earthquake Elderly Japan

Post-quake survey: Staff exhausted at care facilities for elderly and disabled

A survey has found that caregivers at facilities for the elderly and people with disabilities are working under extreme stress following the massive earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day.

The Noto Welfare Relief Volunteer Network delivered relief supplies and surveyed 12 welfare facilities in Wajima City, Anamizu Town, and Nanao City in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday and Sunday.

The volunteer network says all 12 facilities had no running water. Some facilities said they found it difficult to manage basic sanitary needs and oral hygiene of those in their care.
Others said some people receiving care for dementia cannot understand the situation, and that many have become mentally unstable and incontinent.