Care Product Insights

Explore how oral care wipes are designed and used in Japanese care settings, with insights into moisture, ingredients, sheet structure, and related patent information.

A nurse looks at the Tokozure Nurse Rehabilitation Stick, a grip aid for contracted hands, focusing on care-setting challenges, Fusion material, and practical impressions.

This article explains Fusion, a 3D knitted material used in Japanese care products, from a frontline nursing perspective and through insights from a related patent.

Recently, I came across a new absorbent incontinence pad released by Oji Nepia: the Nepia Tender Yakan Kaimin Pad Denbu Care series. In this article, I refer to it as the Nepia Tender Nighttime Pad for Buttock Care. What caught my attention was that the product is designed specifically for nighttime use. Its features appear to take into account not only the care recipient’s sleep, but also the burden of nighttime diaper changes on caregivers and the potential impact of prolonged use on the skin around the buttocks. Learning about this product also made me realize that I had not previously paid much attention to incontinence pads themselves. I had tended to think of them as supporting items used inside adult diapers. As a result, I had not often stopped to ask: What kind of pad is appropriate? Is it suitable for this particular person? Using the Nepia Tender Nighttime Pad for Buttock Care as a starting point, this article explores the role of incontinence pads, how to choose them, and why correct usage matters. I will also discuss related patents and reflect on my experience in nursing and long-term care settings.

As people age, undernutrition can become a concern not only because of reduced swallowing function, but also because of reduced appetite and eating only small amounts. In my current work, I also support care recipients who have difficulty eating enough and rely on nutritional supplement drinks to help maintain their nutritional status. In this article, I will look at ALIMOA, a nutritional supplement drink released by Nutri Co., Ltd. in April 2026. One reason I became interested in this product was the 2026 revision of Japan’s dispensing fee system. I will first touch on this reimbursement-related revision, and then look at how ALIMOA differs from conventional nutritional supplement drinks. I will also share my perspective from frontline nursing and care settings. This article is based on my personal views and research. It does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please make your own decision when purchasing or using any product introduced here. Some links in this article may include affiliate links or PR links.

マウスピース型口腔洗浄器「オーラバブル」の仕組みを、特許やファインバブル、給水・排水構造から解説。看護師の視点で、介護現場での活用可能性も考えます。

Please note that this article is based on my personal views and research. It does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Any decision to purchase or use the products introduced here should be made at your own discretion and responsibility.

Medical professionals often view nail polish as something that should be avoided. This is not only because staff wearing nail polish may leave a negative impression, but also because a patient’s nail polish can sometimes interfere with medical care. However, the situation can be a little different in elderly care settings. In Japan, “welfare nail care” (fukushi nail)—nail services provided to older adults and people living with illness or disability—has been gaining attention. There is even a term, “beauty care in eldercare” (kaigo beauty), reflecting a growing movement to integrate beauty into care.

An ergonomics-based, patent-informed review of Japan’s Ijo Desu II transfer device—how it enables seated transfers without standing, key stability features, toileting advantages, and when to use caution.

Standing up is one of the most demanding movements in transfer care — not only for the person receiving support but also for the caregiver providing it. In my previous article, I discussed physical load during transfers from an ergonomics perspective, focusing on posture, center of gravity, and the base of support. → Ergonomic Perspectives on Transfer Assistance and Low Back Pain In this article, I take a closer look at Hug, a stand-assist robot that has been gaining attention in recent years. I will explain what Hug is, how it assists the standing motion, and how its mechanism relates to the concepts described in its patent. Please note that this article reflects my personal understanding based on my own research. It is not intended to guarantee accuracy, and any decision to purchase or use the product should be made at your own discretion.