Beds, walkers, handrails, and wandering sensors come as covered rentals through the care plan, not purchases you research and buy abroad. The care manager and an equipment specialist assess the home and recommend what fits, then swap items as needs change. Families ship gear from overseas or buy outright and miss the cheaper, adjustable route. Ask what the plan covers before buying anything yourself.
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This word will come back at the home assessment or in the first care plan. The full Japanese elder care glossary holds 52 terms, and the long-term care insurance guide shows where each one sits in the process.
If you would rather someone handled the Japanese side, our care navigation service does that, and the first consultation is 30 minutes and free. Definitions here are general orientation and rules vary by municipality; see our editorial policy or contact us with your situation.