The group presented a poster titled, "Developing of an Information Managing System for People Requiring Support in Times of Disaster" at the 26th Japan Academy of Nursing Science (JANS) Academic Conference.

The group visited Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture and surveyed the afflicted area almost 2 years after the flood.

The group visited Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, to survey the situation two years after the city was flooded during a torrential downpour that hit Niigata and Fukushima (July 13, 2004).  They also surveyed the situation in Ojiya and Nagaoka (Nigata Prefecture) both of which suffered extensive damage in the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake.
We pray for the earliest recovery of the disaster areas.

“Disaster Preparation and Response for Elderly People” is now available as a booklet.

The booklet is based on what we've learned from past disasters. It explains in easy to understand terms what elderly people and their family members need to do to prepare for disasters and how to deal with potential problems at emergency shelters. Please click here to view the contents.

At the 10th Japan Academy of Gerontological Nursing Academic Conference, Disaster nursing exchange meeting was held on the topic of “Avoiding Loss of Life Amongst the Elderly During a Disaster.”

Following reports made by nurses who cared for the elderly in disaster areas and by NPO representatives who provided volunteer help, a discussion took place between the audience and the presenters. The COE Elderly Project Group presented its study on the mid to long-term needs of elderly people after a major earthquake to an audience of about 40 people.

The group visited areas affected by the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake 11 months after the disaster. They heard from elderly victims of the earthquake and from home-care support center nurses on current
temporary housing conditions and home-visit nursing care.

The group presented a poster titled, “Study on Finding Out and Supporting the Long-Term Care Needs of Elderly People Living in Post-Disaster Temporary Housing” at the 7th Annual Conference of Japan Society of Disaster Nursing.

Two booklets were prepared for nursing professionals: “Nursing Care Provider Guidance for Elderly in Shelters Following Disasters” and “Nursing Care Provider Guidance for Elderly in Temporary Housing Following Disasters.”