I have not been able to go out freely for more than two years.



Can you imagine such a life?


Due to the corona crisis, many elderly facilities are still restricted from going out.



“I want to go back to that memorable place again.”


The young people have fulfilled the wish of such an elderly person.



How on earth?



(Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Kana Akiyoshi)

Stay home for 2 years

Teruko Isozaki (91) lives in a special nursing home for the elderly in Osaka.

I've been living here for 4 years because my leg pain made it difficult for me to live alone.



At the facility where Mr. Isozaki lives, "Fureai no Yakata Shion Community-based Special Nursing Home for the Elderly," we have been forced to restrict going out since the old days to prevent the infection of the new corona.


Outside of hospital visits, only walks in the neighborhood accompanied by staff.


Outings and overnight stays are restricted.



(Mr. Teruko Isozaki)


"I never go out. I just go to the doctor."

Deliver a trip to that place you want to go

Meanwhile, 20 students from Momoyama Gakuin University took action.


I am a member of a welfare organization.



After listening to the voices of people concerned about the mental health of the elderly, we wondered if there was anything we could do.


The students started the "SHARE TABI" project to share their trips.

After taking measures against infection, we will listen to the elderly residents in detail.


Then, visit that memorable place and create a video instead.


We want you to enjoy the feeling of going out by watching the video.



(Mr. Taiyo Hasegawa, representative of the student group “FIOREI”)


“I want the elderly to feel positive, and young people who usually have few opportunities to interact with the elderly can see things from the perspective of the elderly. I hope it will give you something to think about.”

"That place" filled with 30 years of memories

The students decided to make a video of Isozaki-san's memorable place.


Since July this year, the students in charge of hearing have visited the facility many times.



Mr. Isozaki spent his life in Wakayama Prefecture.


A hotel in Shirahama-cho where I worked for nearly 30 years, from my 30s to 60s, is particularly memorable.


I was in charge of serving food to the guest rooms and cleaning the rooms.

It was a dizzying day of work, but it is said that he was surrounded by close friends and felt fulfilled.


However, I haven't visited once since I moved into the facility.



(Mr. Isozaki)


"At that time, I worked very hard. Everyone was friendly and we had a good time. I still can't forget that place. I want to go back, but once I'm here, it's hard to get out. You can't go. I'd be happy if you took a picture of me

for student growth

Shuma Tsugimura, a fourth-year student, is in charge of interviewing.

I am studying child welfare at university.


Until now, he said he had few opportunities to interact with the elderly.

( Mr.



Shuma Tsugimura)


"I've never met an elderly person other than my relatives, so I was nervous when I first met them. I wasn't sure if I would be able to hold a conversation."



I feel that the distance between my heart has been shortened.

It seems that listening to the stories of the elderly leads to growth for students as well.



(Mr. Tsugimura) "Mr. Isozaki was cheerful and talked

to


me in a friendly manner, and we talked about various things such as our family. I feel like a real grandmother."



Mr. Isozaki, who said that he had been there, began to look forward to Mr. Tsugimura's arrival.



(Mr. Isozaki)


"I had a lot of fun talking to him about various things. I thought he was a cute person."

Find a place where vestiges remain

August.


After many interviews, Mr. Tsugimura and his colleagues visited Shirahama for the shoot.



We headed to the hotel where Mr. Isozaki worked.


It was refurbished 16 years ago and turned into another hotel.



Still, in an effort to somehow revive memories of Mr. Isozaki, I interviewed people who knew the hotel before the renovation, and researched places where vestiges of the hotel remain.



One of them is the open-air bath.


I heard from Mr. Isozaki that he used to relax when there were no customers.

In addition, Isozaki's work of serving meals has been reproduced so that you can remember the fulfilling days you worked with your colleagues.



(Mr. Tsugimura)


"I want you to feel nostalgic, and I would be most happy if you enjoyed the video."

Look, Eat, and Immerse yourself in Memories

And September.


Under infection control measures, a screening event was held at the facility where Mr. Isozaki watched the completed video.



The sea seen from the hotel room.


Mr. Isozaki involuntarily exclaims, "I miss you so much..." at the unchanging scenery.

In addition, the local confectionery that I liked will be introduced.


And Mr. Isozaki, who is watching the video, is handed the sweets.


It's a gift from Mr. Tsugimura.

We enjoyed a “pseudo-trip” with a nostalgic taste.

Sharing trips and smiles

After the screening, Mr. Isozaki and Mr. Tsugimura smiled and shook hands.

(Mr. Isozaki) "I never thought I would be able to do this much, so I

am


overwhelmed with indescribable happiness. It was an unforgettable memory."



Mr. Tsugimura.


He says that he learned important things through this activity.



(Mr. Tsugimura)


"I was happy just to hear that Mr. Isozaki was pleased. I felt that the premise of welfare is to think and act from the standpoint of others. I want to do my best in the field from now on." That's it

.”



A warm exchange of summer that was born during the corona crisis.


It seems to have become a treasure for both the elderly and students.