「久留米は全国で一番暑い。」

そんなニュースを耳にすると、「今年もか!!」と思いながらも、夏本番を実感します。笑

最近では、太宰府市も暑いニュースを見かけました。

暑さは毎年のことですが、今年も想像以上です。
車に乗り込めばハンドルは熱く、外へ出れば一瞬で汗が流れるほどの厳しい暑さ。

そんな暑い日でも、いつもと変わらない日常があります。

僕たちの仕事は、その日常を支えること。

「今日は暑いから…」ではなく、必要としてくださる利用者様のもとへ伺い、一人ひとりの生活に寄り添うことが僕たちの役割です。

もちろん、この暑さだからこそ利用者・スタッフ一同、熱中症対策は欠かせません。
水分補給や休憩を意識しながら、安全第一で訪問を行っています。

利用者様から「暑い中ありがとう」と声を掛けていただくことがあります。

その一言が、この仕事のやりがいや励みになります。

今年の夏も、きっと厳しい暑さが続くでしょう。。。

それでも、地域で安心して暮らし続けられるように。
僕たちは一件一件の訪問を大切にしながら、この夏も走り続けます。

皆さまも、どうか熱中症には十分お気をつけください。

暑い夏だからこそ、体を大切に、元気に乗り切っていきましょう。

Kurume, Japan’s Hottest City — Still Showing Up Every Day

“Kurume is the hottest city in Japan.”

Every time we hear that on the news, our first reaction is, “Here we go again!” It has become a sign that summer has truly arrived.

Recently, neighboring Dazaifu has also been making headlines for its extreme temperatures. Summers in this part of Japan are getting hotter every year, but this season has exceeded even our expectations.

Stepping into the car means grabbing a steering wheel that’s almost too hot to touch. Walking outside for just a few moments is enough to break into a sweat.

Yet despite the intense heat, one thing never changes.

Our mission is to support the everyday lives of the people in our community.

No matter how hot it gets, our patients and clients still need care. Every day, our nurses and rehabilitation therapists visit people in their homes, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently.

Of course, protecting everyone from heat-related illness is also one of our top priorities. Staying hydrated, taking regular breaks, and working safely are essential parts of our daily routine during the summer months.

Sometimes, a client simply says,

“Thank you for coming, especially in this heat.”

Those few words remind us why we chose this profession. They make every drop of sweat worthwhile.

The hot days will continue for a while longer.

But we will continue visiting one home at a time, doing our best to support the people who rely on us and helping them continue living safely in their own community.

To everyone reading this, please take good care of yourself this summer. Stay hydrated, avoid the hottest hours when possible, and never underestimate the power of extreme heat.

Let’s all stay safe, healthy, and enjoy the rest of the summer together.