C.M

Age:

88 years old (As of September 2019 interview)

Year of birth:

1931

Place of residence:

Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture

Relatives living together:

None

Diagnosis:

Dementia

Using long-term care insurance:

Small-scale multifunctional at-home care

Past experiences

2019年(88)

Although I was independent in terms of ADL, things such as managing money became difficult. My neighbors became concerned and connected me to the community comprehensive support center. I started the daily life independence support project of the social welfare council.

I was connected to an in-home care support office near my home and started using day care services.

I was worried about my hometown, Saga, during torrential rains in Kyushu. I went out to return to Saga but was sheltered at Chiba Station.

I switched to using the small-scale multifunctional at-home care services affiliated with the day care service.
Care manager was telling C.M that C.M was going to help out at the cafeteria. After going back home and when it got dark, C.M appeared anxious about being alone. It was worrisome that C.M looked for a bank book and that C.M would sometimes go to borrow money from people in the apartment complex, saying C.M had no money.

2020年(89)

Care manager feels that C.M is enjoying a happy life with a place to stay, a role to play and friends (acquaintances).

Something you would like to do in the future

My body is fine, there is nothing wrong with me, and I can do anything.
I will continue to take care of everyone and live happily and energetically.

Challenges in daily living

Physical and mental dysfunctions