[Leverages Co., Ltd.] [Event Report] Harry Sugiyama and Rena Sumi co-star for the first time! November 11th “Nursing Care Day Project 2024” opening event
Leverages Co., Ltd. Press release: November 11, 2024 [Event Report] Harry Sugiyama and Rena Sumi co-star for the first time! November 11th “Nursing Care Day Project 2024” opening event Sumi expresses her gratitude to nursing care workers with a “shigin” at her first corporate PR event after returning from maternity leave! Caregivers are “heroes who support society” Harry Sugiyama talks about his own caregiving stories Leverages Medical Care Co., Ltd. ( https://leverages-medicalcare.jp/
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-2d393ea685aa24670526a67e8471b616-700×467.jpg At the beginning of the opening event, Higashi Konishi, Executive Officer of Leverages Medical Care Co., Ltd., took the stage. Konishi said, “Given the current situation regarding securing human resources in the nursing care industry, we, at Leverwell Care, are wondering if there is anything we can do to contribute to the industry in securing nursing care human resources from aspects other than direct support such as supplying human resources and optimal allocation of human resources. That’s what I thought. ” Commented on the reason for the project. Taking advantage of “Nursing Care Day”, which is held on November 11th and is considered as “a day to deepen understanding and recognition of nursing care,” we would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone in society to understand the work of nursing care, and to promote Japan’s super We have decided to launch the “Nursing Care Day Project” as an initiative to express our gratitude to the care workers who support our aging society,” he explained the background of the project.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-a946240068816f9ec6152485ae1ddc89-700×467.jpg ■Two people co-starring for the first time talk about their
impressions of each other Special guests Harry Sugiyama and Rena Sumi will be on stage. This event was the first time for the two to co-star together, and Sumi commented on her impression of Harry as “gorgeous, intelligent, and approachable.” Regarding his impression of Sumi, Harry said, “He’s just kind. A reliable older sister. I’m happy to be able to co-star with you,” he commented. The atmosphere was bright from beginning to end.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-731f6569bbd98dd499b0c754e147dba0-700×467.jpg ■Harry talks about the hardships he had while working as a “home care worker” In the talk show, Harry talked about his own experience as a caregiver. Harry is now caring for his father, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. It is said that the situation was so difficult that the relationship between him and his father was on the verge of breaking down due to the sudden situation. When she was working as a home care worker, she said, “If I hadn’t met the caregiver, I think my family would have died.” I can’t thank you enough. When he was in his mid-20s, unemployed and still desperate, his grandmother passed away from a cerebral infarction, and his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Even during the recording of the program, I always kept my phone in my pocket so that I would know if I received a call. It’s not that the home care was bad, but I don’t think either I or my mother were able to provide the appropriate care.” In response to this, Sumi said, “My grandmother also has dementia, and my parents are currently caring for her. Her special skill is poetry, which she learned from her grandmother. My grandmother always had the image of a healthy person, but now I sometimes don’t know if she ate the food or if I gave birth to the child.” After that, the talk turned to the time when Harry’s father changed from home care to facility care. She says that being cared for in a facility has given her peace of mind and changed the way she interacts with her father. “My father started laughing and calling me “Harry,” and I felt that my real father had returned. Her mother and herself regained their health, and the whole family was able to get a good night’s sleep. To me, caregivers are heroes. ‘He expressed his gratitude to the caregivers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-74482de458c8fb98b5151c408cb9ac41-700×467.jpg ■An episode of Harry saying, “Thanks to the caregiver, I have enjoyed caring for him” Next, Yoshiko Ono, a certified care worker who is active in actual nursing care settings, joined us for a talk session with the two guests. Mr. Harry and Mr. Sumi listened to the real-life nursing care scene, nodding occasionally. “It’s a job that requires specialization, and the response to each person differs depending on not only the dementia but also the comorbidities the person has. In response to Mr. Ono’s comment, “That’s the difficult part,” Harry said, “The warmth and kindness of the caregivers is truly amazing. Caregivers have amazing flexibility and range of protection! He praised the caregiver and said, “Thanks to the caregiver, I now enjoy interacting with my father.” What’s more rewarding about being a caregiver, Ms. Ono says, “Of course I’m happy to see a smile on the face of the patient, but I’m also really happy when the person I’m helping by says thank you.” Harry said, “Words of gratitude lead to motivation, and just hearing a word of thanks can make a completely different feeling. Let’s all express our gratitude.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-d38f993d31ce0ffb13d54f17b1bfe1c5-700×467.jpg ■Challenge the “Rock, Paper, Scissors Exercises” held at nursing care sites! Harry and Sumi experienced nursing care recreation that is actually carried out in nursing care settings. The contents include “rock-paper-scissors for the last time”, “rock-paper-scissors using your legs”, and “win with your hands and lose with your feet”, and because it uses both the body and the brain, it is said to be ideal for preventing dementia. First of all, Harry commented, “It might be a good way to warm up before the program starts, and it got my heart rate up.” On the other hand, Mr. Sumi said, “It’s really fun. I think the atmosphere would be better if everyone on the program did it together.” The two of them had a heated battle over the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” exercise, which seems simple at first glance, but is surprisingly difficult once you try it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10591/706/10591-706-473d16d4ad71446e95c2f3d4df551f35-700×467.jpg ■ Mr. Sumi expresses his gratitude to care workers with his specialty poetry At the end of the meeting, Ms. Sumi performed her specialty, “Shigin,” for the care workers who support caregiving on a daily basis. “Thank you for your warm hands and heart, for being close to me and supporting me every day.” He has been learning poetry since he was 3 years old, and his skill is such that he often shows off his skills on TV programs. With her beautiful voice echoing through the air, she conveyed her gratitude to all the care workers. Finally, Mr. Sumi said, “I think it’s a lot of work to deal with each person and support them every day. I want you to take care of your own mental health as well.” Harry said, “To everyone involved in caregiving, you are society’s heroes, society’s Avengers. My life was saved thanks to you all. Thank you very much. GOOD LUCK! thank you as always! ”, each of them once again expressed their gratitude to the care workers, and the event ended. ■Harry Sugiyama, Rena Sumi Q&A Q. Both of you are active as MCs on information programs, and today’s event will be your first time co-starring. Please tell us your impressions of each other. Also, please let us know if your impressions have changed after co-starring with us. A. Harry: I was moved by Mr. Sumi’s poetry! I thought about the day when I might be able to teach (Mr. Sumi’s) BABY the poems I learned from my grandmother. A. Sumi-san: I thought I would like to teach this to my children as well! (Also to the grandmother) I thought it would be important not only to show my grandchild’s face, but also to cherish the interactions I have with my grandmother. A. Harry: I think it’s really great! This may become a trigger and bring back memories with Mr. Sumi! I hope you cherish each opportunity to meet each other. A. Mr. Sumi: (Regarding my impression of Harry) I heard that he was a caregiver for your father, and just hearing his story today touched my heart, and I would like to hear more about him. Ta. I would also like to learn more about nursing care. A. Harry: Some of the people listening today may think it’s a long way off. However, someday it will become a personal thing, so I want you to feel close to it now. Q. Ms. Sumi, this is your first PR event after returning from maternity leave. Have there been any changes in your way of thinking or spending time before giving birth and in terms of facing work? A. Mr. Sumi: I don’t have much time anyway! Every day I feel like, “I have to do this, I have to do this, I have to do the laundry, I have to prepare dinner, what should I do!” I respect the mothers who have been able to get through this as if it were normal, and although I have become even busier since I returned to work, I also feel that my life is more fulfilling. I think I’m moving while thinking about each one individually. I can still do things like this! It’s very fulfilling to be able to make new discoveries and feel my own growth along with my child’s growth. Even if you have time to laze around, let’s laze around today! I decided to do it and let it get messy (lol), and I didn’t even have time to dry my hair, so I cut it straight off! It dries in 2 minutes and is very comfortable. I often get people saying that it looks surprisingly good on them, so I think it’s worth trying out (lol) Q. Harry widely disseminates information about nursing care through lectures and other events like today’s event. Please tell us about the background that led you to become as active as you are today. A. Harry: In 2020, I started caring for my father at home with my mother, and we realized that there was a limit to caring for him on our own. I have
experienced that the support of care workers made caregiving go smoothly. There was a time when I thought of nursing facilities as a “countdown to departure,” but that was completely different. I feel that this is a place that provides the best teamwork so that my father, myself, and my mother can all enjoy life to the fullest. I want the daily lives of care workers to be enriched, and I believe that the care of the caregivers is important, so I want to be involved in events so that society can support them, and I want to encourage society as a whole. I want to go. ■Details of “Nursing Care Day Project 2024” In this project, we have released the “11/11 Caregiving Day Special Website” as an effort to promote understanding of the work of caregiving in society and to express our gratitude to care workers. Masu. Click here for details: • “Nursing Care Day Special Website” URL: https://lp.job.kiracare.jp/kaigonohi/2024 • Publication date and time: From 2024/11/1 (Fri) to 2025/1/31 (Fri) • Site contents: 1. Posting a “Message of Thanks to Caregivers” We conducted a survey of care workers who are registered with Leverwell Care, and found that the most rewarding moment in their work as a care worker was when they received words of gratitude from a user or their family. We took 1st place. Based on these results, we will publish “Messages of Thanks to Care Workers” collected directly from care service users. Through these efforts, we hope that nursing care workers will be able to reaffirm the sense of fulfillment in their work and use it to energize them for tomorrow’s work. 2. Posting episodes of “moments that feel rewarding while working as a care worker” We will collect and publish anecdotes of “moments that feel rewarding while working as a caregiver” from registrants of “Leverwell Care” and care workers who actually work at nursing care facilities. Through these efforts, we hope to encourage more people to understand the nursing care industry and its appeal, and thereby create an opportunity for them to become interested in the nursing care industry and nursing care work.
Leverages Medical Care Co., Ltd. ( https://leverages-medicalcare.jp/ ) provides human resources consulting services specialized in the medical, nursing, childcare, and healthcare industries, as well as ICT solutions specialized in the medical and welfare industries. With the arrival of a “super-aging society” and the ever-increasing demand for medical, welfare, and healthcare services, by supporting the people who support the industry in resolving issues, everyone can enjoy medical, welfare, and healthcare services with peace of mind. We are contributing to the realization of a society where people can receive the benefits they deserve. ▽“Leverwell” Recruitment and job change service specializing in the medical, nursing care, childcare, and healthcare industries https://levwell.jp ▽“WanKone”
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