介護の現場から

2014.09.11 UP

アール・アンド・アール株式会社／認知症がきっかけで不安のあまり、ひきこもり生活が2年半も続いた宏子さん

女王とアイドル

認知症がきっかけで不安のあまり、ひきこもり生活が2年半も続いた宏子さん。少しでも外へ出てもらおうと、浜崎さんは何度も自宅に通った。もともと社交的な宏子さんは、徐々に心を開いて施設のいろんな行事に参加するように。得意なカルタでは、いつも一番を争っているから別名「カルタの女王」。相方の“はまちゃん”も施設では大人気だけに「いい男を独占しちゃって悪いね」。

A queen and an idol

Dementia meant Hiroko had been housebound for two and a half years, out of sheer nervousness. Mr. Hamasaki visited her home many times to encourage her to go out, even just a little. Hiroko, who had been a real people person, gradually came out of her shell and took part in various events in the Day Center. Since she excels at card games and frequently wins, she also earned the nickname “Cards Queen”. Her carer, “Hama-chan” is also very popular in the Center, so she says “I am sorry to monopolize the nice guy!”