Monday, September 2, 2024
The "FY2024 Sorachi District Small Block Workshop" was held on August 28 (Wed.) from 1:30 p.m. in the main hall (2nd floor) of the Hokuryu-cho Community Center.
- 1 2024 Sorachi District North Sorachi Prefectural Small Block Workshop
- 1.1 point (e.g. of a statement)
- 1.2 General Moderator: Michito Nakamura, Executive Director, Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association (Executive Director, Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare)
- 1.3 Organizer's Remarks: Chairman Koji Kawada, Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Association of Longevity Groups
- 1.4 Guest Speech: Yasuhiro Sasaki, Mayor of Hokuryu Town
- 1.5 Training 1: Lecture "Health Promotion in Aging and Initiatives in Hokuryu Town
- 1.6 Training 2: Lecture "Shining Charm of Hokuryu Town" by Noboru Terauchi & Ikuko Terauchi, Hokuryu Town Portal Operation Manager
- 1.7 Greetings from the next venue: Katsutoshi Koyama, Chairman, Amaryu Town Federation of Senior Citizens' Clubs
- 1.8 Closing Remarks: Kazuo Shibasaki, Vice President, Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association
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2024 Sorachi District North Sorachi Prefectural Small Block Workshop
Forty-four leaders from each of the federations of senior citizens' clubs in one city and five towns in the Kita-Sorachi region participated (seven from Fukagawa City, five from Imoseguro, four from Chichibubetsu, two from Numata, seven from Amaryu, and 19 from Hokuryu).
The training lectures were entitled "Health Promotion in Old Age and Hokuryu Town's Efforts" and were given by Nahoko Uchida, Section Chief, Care Prevention Section, Resident Division, Hokuryu Town Hall, and Megumi Murai, Section Chief, Community Welfare Section, Hokuryu Town Council of Social Welfare. Noboru Terauchi and Ikuko Terauchi, portal administrators of Hokuryu Town, gave a lecture titled "Shining Charm of Hokuryu Town.
- Sponsored by:Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association
(1 club, 493 members: 227 men and 266 women) - Co-sponsored by:Hokkaido Federation of Senior Citizens' Clubs
- Sponsorship:Hokuryu Town
point (e.g. of a statement)
The purpose of the workshop for leaders of senior citizens' clubs is to deepen activities, information exchange, and mutual interaction among federations of senior citizens' clubs in one city and five towns in Kita Sorachi, and to promote cooperation among federations of senior citizens' clubs in one city and five towns and to develop and promote activities of senior citizens' clubs in each area, aiming for a "community symbiotic society" where they can support each other.
General Moderator: Michito Nakamura, Executive Director, Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association (Executive Director, Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare)
Organizer's Remarks: Chairman Koji Kawada, Hokuryu-cho Sunflower Association of Longevity Groups
I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit Hokuryu Town today.
The Sorachi District Sub-Block Workshop in Kita-Sorachi, which had been interrupted by the new Corona, was revived last year in Fukagawa City, and this year it was the duty of Hokuryu Town.
Today, our country is facing a declining birthrate, an aging society, a declining population, a weak yen, and other long-term economic downturns.
To give an example, in the Kita Sorachi area, the discontinuation of the JR railroad line and the withdrawal of the Chuo bus system have resulted in inconvenience in securing transportation to and from medical facilities and for shopping for daily necessities.
For those who have already voluntarily surrendered their driver's licenses, or for those of us older people who will have to consider surrendering our licenses at some point in the future, the recent reality is that the uncertainty of our lives has suddenly increased.
In the midst of this situation, and I am sure it is the same in every municipality, the new mayor of Hokuryu Town, Mr. Sasaki, who is participating in the meeting, is seriously addressing these issues, and our high expectations are growing.
This is the third year of the gap between the three years of the Corona Disaster and the second year of its resurgence, but exchange is the main activity. Although the time we have today is limited, we hope that this workshop will be of some help to you.
With these remarks, I would like to open the meeting. Thank you very much."
Guest Speech: Yasuhiro Sasaki, Mayor of Hokuryu Town
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! I am very happy to see some very senior people here at the venue today who have been very kind to us. Thank you very much for welcoming us.
The town of Hokuryu held the Sunflower Festival until last week, and it was so crowded that there was a traffic jam throughout the town. There are many people I met at that time. Thank you for coming to see the sunflowers in our town. Thank you again.
Many of you who have been working with us for a long time in various areas as the Executive Director, and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the Secretariat.
I was appointed Mayor of the town in February of this year. I was looking forward to this year's event, including its content. Mr. and Mrs. Terauchi, who will be giving a lecture today, are also my classmates (in the same grade), and they have been sending me various information.
Whether I am 67, 77, or 88 years old, my feelings are the same, and I will continue to work hard and positively, with a big smile and a cheerful heart like a sunflower.
I used to feel uncomfortable with the name "Mere Old Man" of the "Hokuryu-cho Senior Citizens Club" and asked them to change the name because you are not "Mere Old Man". Since then, we have changed the name to "Sunflower Longevity Association". Thank you very much.
Today's lecturer, Ms. Uchida, a public health nurse, is a very interesting person, and Ms. Murai is also a wonderful speaker.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to you to Hokuryu Town. Please give my best regards. Thank you very much for your time today."
Mayor Sasaki left the meeting at this point due to official business.
Training 1: Lecture "Health Promotion in Aging and Initiatives in Hokuryu Town
- Nahoko Uchida, Section Chief, Long-Term Care Prevention Section, Resident Division, Hokuryu Town Hall
- Community Welfare Section, Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare, Megumi Murai, Section Chief
- Nahoko Uchida, Section Chief, Long-Term Care Prevention Section, Resident Division, Hokuryu Town Hall
Physical Changes in the Elderly
- As we age, the body undergoes changes in which internal organs shrink and function less and less
- Arteriosclerosis is seen in blood vessels throughout the body and blood vessels become narrower, thus reducing the supply of enzymes and influences to organs. (Shortness of breath, high blood pressure, lethargy, constipation, diarrhea, osteoporosis, and other symptoms occur.)
Health Promotion in Aging
- Exercise (physical exercise): Reduce sitting time and move frequently to do housework, etc.
Walking and strength training to strengthen muscles
- Nutrition (diet): maintain weight, note a loss of 2 kg or more in 6 months.
Eat three meals a day (rice as a staple meal, main dish (meat, fish, eggs, etc.), side dish (vegetables, seaweed, mushrooms, etc.))
Protein (meat, fish, eggs, soy products, dairy products), which is the basis of muscles, at each meal
- Oral care: Brush teeth after every meal and before bed to keep mouth clean.
Move mouth often (talking, mouth exercises)
Regular checkups every three to six months
- Checking for diseases and preventing serious illnesses: health checkups and medical examinations
If you have a chronic disease, manage it in cooperation with your primary physician.
- Appropriate medication (no smoking, proper alcohol consumption)
Manage duplicates, combinations, etc. at the family pharmacy.
Drink alcohol only moderately (the daily allowance for the elderly is about one 350-meter can of beer).
- Social participation (interaction with others)
Going out at least once a day
∙ Interact with people at least once a week (phone calls, emails, letters)
Social participation once a month (hobbies, volunteer work, community activities)
Initiatives in Hokuryu Town
- Visit to 75: Public health nurses in charge of the district visit and explain the situation.
Shift in health mindset from "metabolic syndrome" to "prevention of frailty
Frail is a state in which resistance to stress declines with age, making it difficult to recover. (A state of physical weakness, fatigue, and physical and mental deterioration.)
- Genki! MORIMORI Exercise Class
Held every Tuesday for one hour in two areas of town. Exercise class with fun and laughter.
- Orange Cafe (Dementia Cafe)
Began operations in 2024.
Weekly fun activities such as chatting and brain training on the theme of dementia
- Men's cooking classes, healthy courses
Healthy courses are held on lifestyle-related diseases and learn about healthy recipes.
6 helpers are working for the Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare.
- Community Welfare Section, Hokuryu-cho Council of Social Welfare, Megumi Murai, Section Chief
- morning glory club
You can come any time you want and leave any time you want!
Morning: Rice Power exercises, songs, games, brain training printouts (3 per person)
Afternoon: Diamond Game
- Cosmos Club
Conducted every Tuesday and Friday
Conducted twice a year physical fitness measurement: Occupational therapist from Fukagawa City Hospital evaluated in the community rehabilitation project.
Shopping support: Once a month, visits are made to Cocowa, Seicomart, Hokuryu Onsen, and Minoricchi Hokuryu.
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- Elderly welfare services
Telephone service, transportation service, meal delivery service, laundry service, etc.
Exercise Experience
Training 2: Lecture "Shining Charm of Hokuryu Town" by Noboru Terauchi & Ikuko Terauchi, Hokuryu Town Portal Operation Manager
- Ascension:Hello everyone, I am Noboru Terauchi and I manage the Hokuryu Town Portal website. I do photography, editing, and web management.
- Ikuko:Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us today. My name is Ikuko Terauchi.
This year marks the 15th year since we moved here from Tokyo to Hokuryu-cho. From the moment we first landed in Hokuryu-cho, we have been searching for the town's treasures, which shine brightly every day, until today.
Every time we come into contact with the splendor of nature, the delicious food (rice, vegetables, fruits, etc.), and above all, the kindness and thoughtfulness of the townspeople, we are both moved to say, "Thank you very much!
Today, I would like to share in the joy of experiencing the splendor of such an attractive town of Hokuryu with all of you, and I look forward to working with you all.
- Ascension:We are so grateful and proud to have been given the opportunity to speak in front of our seniors, who are working hard and shining brightly in their local communities. It is an honor! Thank you very much!
Today, for 45 minutes, I will do my best to share the joy with all of you, and I look forward to working with you!
Participants Lecture "Shining Charm of Hokuryu Town" All slides by Noboru Terauchi & Ikuko
Lecture "Shining Charm of Hokuryu Town" by Noboru Terauchi & Ikuko Greetings from the next venue: Katsutoshi Koyama, Chairman, Amaryu Town Federation of Senior Citizens' Clubs
Katsutoshi Koyama, President, Amaryu Town Federation of Senior Citizens Clubs I will be 80 years old next year. Today's lecture was very informative. Amaryu Town has a population of 2,077 and a high percentage of elderly people for its population.
The current problems are public transportation and the fact that there is no supermarket and only a convenience store. For shopping, a shopping bus runs once a week to the supermarket "Cocowa" in Hokuryu-cho to provide shopping support.
I wish you all good health and hope to see you all next year. I look forward to working with you next year."
Closing Remarks: Kazuo Shibasaki, Vice President, Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association
Kazuo Shibasaki, Vice President, Hokuryu-cho Himawari Longevity Association With the above, I would like to conclude the FY2024 Sorachi District North Sorachi Sub-block Training Seminar. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work over a long period of time.
Passing the baton to the next host town, Uryu Town! With boundless love, gratitude and prayers, leaders of senior citizens' clubs in one city and five towns in the Kita Sorachi region gather together for the "Sorachi District Kita Sorachi Sub-Block Workshop" to actively exchange information and deepen mutual exchange in order to develop and promote the activities of local senior citizens' clubs.
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◇ Reporting and writing by Ikuko Terauchi (Photography and editorial assistance by Noboru Terauchi)
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