Kuwana City and Medical Care Service Mie Sign Welfare Shelter Agreement for Disasters

Medical Care Service Mie Co., Ltd., a regional subsidiary of Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. under Gakken Holdings, signed an agreement with Kuwana City on May 13, 2026, regarding welfare shelters during disasters. This agreement aims to secure evacuation sites providing appropriate care for 'vulnerable individuals,' such as the elderly, who face difficulties living in general shelters during a disaster in Kuwana City. By designating dementia-friendly group homes as welfare shelters, they will strengthen the local disaster prevention system and maintain a safe living environment. The agreement covers the establishment and operation of welfare shelters during disasters, support for accepting vulnerable individuals, and the provision of supplies. Target facilities in Kuwana City include 'Group Home Ainoie Tado,' 'Group Home Ainoie Tado Yui,' and 'Small-Scale Multifunctional Care Ainoie Tado Yui.' As natural disasters occur frequently nationwide, preparing safe evacuation systems for the elderly and those needing support is a crucial issue for local communities. Medical Care Service aims to utilize its nursing and life support expertise to protect residents' safety during emergencies.