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My Mother Moving to a Nursing Home: Will She Adjust to the New Environment?

My mother, who had been hospitalized since the beginning of the year, has finally been discharged and will be moving into a nursing home in the city. The care home's website features a video showcasing the interior of the home, where she wi

    • Congratulations on becoming number one in Japan!

      His friend went out of their way to deliver a sports newspaper, which features an article celebrating the victory of their favorite team.

      • Reconnecting with an Old Friend

        A message came from someone I hadn't heard from in seven years. When I replied, he said he wanted to communicate via LINE. Since he's bilingual, I decided to send messages in English—it'll be good practice for my writing skills. With LINE,

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        My Mother Moving to a Nursing Home: Will She Adjust to the New Environment?

          Having the courage to wear a skirt

          Most of the time, I wear comfortable pants for home care. However, I sometimes want to wear a skirt. I bought a two-piece set last year. The blouse is designed to be worn with pants, but I hesitate to wear the skirt. The reason is that my w

          Having the courage to wear a skirt

          Monthly exchange meeting

          It's been several months since I decided to hold a monthly exchange meeting in Shinjuku. This month, I was able to hold the meeting again. There were four participants, including myself, and one of them was a first-time attendee. Following

          Monthly exchange meeting

          Holiday Memories in Karuizawa

          Holiday Memories in Karuizawa

          Feeling unwell

          After the GW holiday, many people continued to feel unwell. At first, I thought it was someone else's problem, but then my husband, who had barely eaten breakfast, complained that his right side was stiff and he didn't feel well. I immediat

          Feeling unwell

          Standing in a long line

          I thought the tapioca boom had already passed, but it seems to be incredibly popular again. I heard that it's all the rage among kids on SNS. During the Golden Week, there were long lines under the scorching sun. The kids were thrilled to g

          Standing in a long line

          子どもの日にちなんで

          子どもの日にちなんで

          Nostalgia and Hopes for the Future: The Story of a Golf Bag

          On Sunday, his friend came over, and they chatted for about an hour. They used to do activities together like golfing and hiking. The conversation bloomed around golf. His old golf bag, no longer in use, quietly stored by the entrance shel

          Nostalgia and Hopes for the Future: The Story of a Golf Bag

          Laundry Day

          After finishing my morning routine, I was suddenly hit with drowsiness. When I woke up, it was already past 1 pm. I quickly prepared lunch for him, who was feeling hungry. I think I got sleepy during the day because I didn't sleep well last

          Two Weeks After Falling at the Railway Crossing Step

          It's been two weeks since I fell at the railway crossing step. The bruises and scrapes are gradually healing. Today, I had a session at the chiropractor's office from 11:30 a.m. They applied electric therapy to my shoulders and lower back.

          Two Weeks After Falling at the Railway Crossing Step

          Using the toilet at home

          My partner has achieved the ability to use the toilet at home with assistance after over six months of practice. Our living space is not very spacious, especially the hallway and toilet area, which pose challenges. He transitions from a whe

          Using the toilet at home

          Victor/Victoria

          U-NEXT now has "Victor/Victoria" available for viewing. While I've watched the stage version several times on TV, this is my first time watching the movie version. The casting is different from the stage, except for Julie Andrews, which is

          Victor/Victoria

          Cloudy and cool Monday

          Today is a sudden change from the cheerful early summer atmosphere to a cloudy and cool Monday. The temperature drop makes it a day better suited for warm clothing rather than light ones. I have decided to wear my light blue half-coat, whic

          Cloudy and cool Monday