Shared dwelling
The shared dwelling design addresses caregiver burden by separating care recipient and caregiver floors with ceiling rails and restricted access elevators, enhancing interaction and reducing physical and emotional challenges for care recipients.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 福島 星哉
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing care facilities face increased caregiver burden when caring for young individuals with physical disabilities, necessitating both physical and mental care, and there is a lack of effective solutions to reduce this burden.
A shared dwelling design with separate low-rise and high-rise floors, where care recipients and caregivers reside, featuring ceiling rails for care lifts, restricted access elevators, and staircases to manage movement and interaction, promoting direct caregiver-care recipient interaction and reducing physical burden.
The design reduces caregiver burden by facilitating easier movement and interaction, minimizing travel time, and enhancing emotional support, thereby alleviating feelings of loneliness and anxiety in care recipients.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a shared household.
Background Art
[0002] Group homes for the elderly to live in and receive care, and day services for the elderly to be accepted on a day - return basis and receive care are known. In addition, welfare facilities equipped with a dedicated zone for group homes and a day service zone used by group home users and day service - only users are also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] However, the care - receivers cared for by caregivers are not limited to the elderly. For example, regardless of age, a person with a physical disability who has physical disabilities may become a care - receiver. In particular, when the care - receiver is a young person with a physical disability such as a kindergarten child or an elementary school student, the burden on the caregiver for the care - receiver may increase compared to the case where the care - receiver is an elderly person.
[0005] Specifically, when the care - receiver is a young person with a physical disability, the care - receiver may feel loneliness and uneasiness. In this case, the caregiver is required not only for physical care but also for mental care. Thus, depending on the care - receiver, a care burden different from that for the elderly occurs for the caregiver. It is difficult to reduce such a care burden by the above - mentioned welfare facilities.
[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a shared household that reduces the burden on the caregiver for the care - receiver. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] The shared dwelling according to the present invention comprises a low-rise floor including at least the ground floor, on which a plurality of dwelling units for individual use by persons receiving care are arranged, and a high-rise floor higher than the low-rise floor, on which a plurality of dwelling units for caregivers who provide care for the persons receiving care are arranged, on which rails for a care lift to assist the persons receiving care in moving around within the dwelling unit are provided in the ceiling of each of the plurality of dwelling units for persons receiving care, and the strength of each ceiling of the plurality of caregiver dwelling units is lower than the strength of each ceiling of the plurality of dwelling units for persons receiving care.
[0008] In the above configuration, each of the multiple dwelling units for the person receiving care may be equipped with a call button to summon the caregiver, the manager of the shared dwelling unit, or the nurse who is caring for the person receiving care.
[0009] In the above configuration, the lower floor may include at least one first non-ground floor distinct from the ground floor, and a first staircase may be provided between the ground floor and the first non-ground floor, which is used for the movement of the person being cared for and restricts unauthorized entry by the caregiver.
[0010] In the above configuration, the upper floor may include at least one second non-ground floor distinct from the ground floor, and may further include a first elevator that connects the ground floor and the first non-ground floor, stops ascending to the first non-ground floor located directly below the upper floor, is used for the movement of the person being cared for, and is restricted from use by the caregiver, and a second elevator that connects the ground floor and the second non-ground floor, passes through the first non-ground floor, stops at the second non-ground floor, and is used for the movement of the caregiver.
[0011] In the above configuration, a second staircase is provided between the ground floor and the second non-ground floor, connecting the ground floor and the second non-ground floor, and is used for the direct movement of the caregiver from the main entrance installed in the shared dwelling unit to the second non-ground floor. The entrance to the second staircase on the ground floor may be located in front of a specific dwelling unit where the manager of the shared dwelling unit stays.
[0012] In the above configuration, the plurality of dwelling units for care recipients on the ground floor may be used by a first care recipient belonging to the care recipient, and the plurality of dwelling units for care recipients on the first non-ground floor may be used by a second care recipient belonging to the care recipient who has a lower level of care needs than the first care recipient.
[0013] In the above configuration, the person receiving care may include a person with a physical disability regardless of age, and the caregivers may include the person receiving care's family, friends, romantic partners, and acquaintances.
[0014] In the above configuration, each of the multiple dwelling units for those receiving care and each of the multiple dwelling units for caregivers may be provided with storage space for storing care supplies.
[0015] The shared dwelling according to the present invention has a lower floor higher than the ground floor, on which a plurality of dwelling units for individual use by persons receiving care are arranged, and a higher floor higher than the lower floor, on which a plurality of dwelling units for caregivers who provide care for the persons receiving care are arranged, and each of the ceilings of the plurality of dwelling units for persons receiving care is provided with rails for a care lift to assist the persons receiving care in moving around within the dwelling, and the strength of each ceiling of the plurality of caregiver dwelling units is lower than the strength of each ceiling of the plurality of dwelling units for persons receiving care. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] According to the present invention, the burden on caregivers can be reduced for those receiving care. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0017] [Figure 1] This is an example of a shared dwelling unit. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0019] As shown in Figure 1, the shared dwelling unit 100 has a low-rise floor 110 and a high-rise floor 130. The high-rise floor 130 is located higher than the low-rise floor 110. The low-rise floor 110 includes the 1st and 2nd floors. The high-rise floor 130 includes the 3rd floor. The 1st floor is an example of a ground floor. The 2nd floor is an example of a first non-ground floor. The 3rd floor is an example of a second non-ground floor. The shared dwelling unit 100 is installed on a single site.
[0020] Multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 113, 121, 122, and 123 are located on both the first and second floors. These multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 121, 122, and 123 are used individually by the person receiving care. In other words, each of the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 121, 122, and 123 is a private room assigned to one person receiving care. A person receiving care is a person who is cared for by a caregiver. A person receiving care includes physically disabled people who are physically incapacitated due to injury or illness, regardless of age. That is, as long as they are physically disabled, a person receiving care may be an elderly person with a physical disability, a young person with a physical disability, or a person with a physical disability in an age range between elderly and young. Young people include, for example, infants, toddlers, boys, and adolescents. Furthermore, a person receiving care may also include early-stage elderly and late-stage elderly people who are not physically disabled. In addition, a person receiving care may also include sick people who are not physically disabled. Furthermore, a person receiving care may not only be cared for by one caregiver, but may also be cared for by multiple caregivers, depending on the assistance with bathing or transfers.
[0021] On the ceiling of each of the multiple households 111, 112, 121, 122, 123, there are rails for a care lift to assist the movement of the care recipient within the household. Therefore, if a care lift is hung on the rails provided on the ceiling, under the operation of the caregiver, the care recipient can ride on the care lift and move within the household. Thus, for example, if the care recipient is using household 111 where a bathroom and a bed are installed, the care recipient can move between the bathroom and the bed by riding on the care lift. Since the caregiver does not have to lift the care recipient and move between the bathroom and the bed, the burden on the caregiver is reduced.
[0022] Also, in each of the multiple households 111, 112, 121, 122, 123, there is a calling sub-machine for calling any one of the caregiver, the administrator of the co-resident household 100, and the nurse who takes care of the care recipient. The calling sub-machine is an example of a calling machine. The calling master machine corresponding to the calling sub-machine is provided at the hand of any one of the caregiver, the administrator, and the nurse. For example, the calling master machine is provided in the co-resident household 100 where the nurse waits or in a waiting room outside the co-resident household 100. Thereby, the care recipient can call the nurse in an emergency. If the calling master machine is at the hand of the caregiver, the care recipient can call the caregiver, and if the calling master machine is at the hand of the administrator, the care recipient can call the administrator.
[0023] On the third floor, a plurality of households 131, 132, 133 are arranged. The plurality of households 131, 132, 133 may be rental households or condominium units for sale. Caregivers live in the plurality of households 131, 132, 133. The caregiver may be a family member of the care recipient, a relative, a friend of the care recipient, a lover of the care recipient, or an acquaintance of the care recipient. When the caregiver is a family member (such as parents or siblings), the caregiver can live together in any one of the plurality of households 131, 132, 133. On the other hand, when the caregiver is a friend or acquaintance, the caregiver can live dispersed in two or more of the plurality of households 131, 132, 133. The above-mentioned calling master machine may be provided in each of the plurality of households 131, 132, 133.
[0024] The ceilings of the plurality of housing units 131, 132, and 133 are not provided with the above-described rails. This is because the above-described care lifts are not required for the plurality of housing units 131, 132, and 133. Therefore, the strength of the ceilings of the plurality of housing units 131, 132, and 133 may be lower than the strength of the ceilings of the plurality of housing units 111, 112, 121, 122, and 123. As a result, the material cost and construction price of the ceilings can be reduced compared to the case where the strength of the ceilings is uniformly set throughout the co-housing unit 100.
[0025] Here, a low-rise staircase 141 connecting the first floor and the second floor is provided between the first floor and the second floor. The low-rise staircase 141 is an example of the first staircase. The landing opening on the first floor of the low-rise staircase 141 is provided, for example, between the front of the housing unit 112 and the inside of the outer wall 170 of the co-housing unit 100. The outer wall 170 may be a planting area, a living hedge, or the like. The outer wall 170 surrounds the co-housing unit 100. The landing opening on the second floor of the low-rise staircase 141 is provided, for example, between the front of the housing unit 121 and the outside of the outer wall 171 of the co-housing unit 100.
[0026] The care recipient can move between the first floor and the second floor by the low-rise staircase 141. As a result, there is a possibility that communication between care recipients will be promoted. Note that the plurality of housing units 111 and 112 may be used by severely disabled care recipients, and the plurality of housing units 121, 122, and 123 may be used by mildly disabled care recipients with a lower level of care than the severely disabled care recipients. The severely disabled care recipient is an example of the first care recipient belonging to the care recipients, and the mildly disabled care recipient is an example of the second care recipient belonging to the care recipients. As a result, the mildly disabled care recipient can descend the low-rise staircase 141 and communicate with the severely disabled care recipient.
[0027] On the other hand, a high-rise staircase 142 is provided between the first and third floors. The high-rise staircase 142 is an example of a second staircase. As will be described in detail later, the entrance to the high-rise staircase 142 on the first floor is located between the diagonal front of the dwelling unit 113 where the manager stays (specifically, diagonally in front of the dwelling unit on the opposite side from dwelling unit 112) and the inside of the exterior wall 170. Dwelling unit 113 is an example of a specific dwelling unit. The entrance to the high-rise staircase 142 on the third floor is located, for example, in front of dwelling unit 132 and between the outside of the exterior wall 172 of the common dwelling unit 100.
[0028] The caregiver can move between the first and third floors via the high-rise staircase 142. The caregiver can also move between the first and second floors via the low-rise staircase 141. In other words, the caregiver can move from the third floor to the second floor. When the caregiver moves from the third floor to the second floor, they pass in front of the dwelling unit 113 where the manager of the shared dwelling unit 100 is staying. The manager can monitor the caregiver passing in front of dwelling unit 113 through a window 114 in dwelling unit 113.
[0029] This allows the administrator to confirm the purpose of visiting dwelling units 111, 112, 121, 122, and 123 with the caregiver before the visit. Furthermore, the administrator can restrict unauthorized entry by calling out to the caregiver. For example, the administrator can prevent an unrelated caregiver—who is not related to the person receiving care using dwelling unit 123 (family, relatives, friends, or acquaintances)—from using the low-rise staircase 141. In other words, when a caregiver is heading towards dwelling units 111, 112, 121, 122, or 123 used by the person receiving care, the administrator can always monitor the caregiver's actions.
[0030] An elevator tower 150 is provided on one of the exterior wall sides 171 and 172 of the shared dwelling unit 100. The base of the elevator tower 150 is adjacent to the first floor of the shared dwelling unit. The base of the elevator tower 150 may also be adjacent to the ground level of the shared dwelling unit. The base of the elevator tower 150 may also be adjacent to the basement level of the shared dwelling unit. The top of the elevator tower 150 is adjacent to one of the exterior wall sides 172. An elevator 151 is provided inside the elevator tower 150. The elevator 151 is an example of a lift. The elevator 151 moves up or down inside the elevator tower 150.
[0031] The base of elevator tower 150 is adjacent to the first floor of the shared dwelling unit, and the top of elevator tower 150 is adjacent to one side of the exterior wall 172, so elevator 151 travels between the first and second floors. In other words, elevator 151 connects the first and second floors and stops ascending at the second floor, which is directly below the third floor. Elevator 151 facilitates the smooth movement of the person receiving care from the first to the second floor. Also, since elevator 151 does not ascend to the third floor, the use of elevator 151 by caregivers is restricted. Therefore, unauthorized entry of caregivers to the second floor using elevator 151 is restricted. Because elevator 151 connects the first and second floors, the power consumption of elevator 151 is reduced compared to when it connects the first to the third floor.
[0032] A main entrance 160, which serves as the entrance to the shared dwelling unit 100, is located at the front of the shared dwelling unit 100. The main entrance 160 includes an entrance door 161 and an automatic locking device 162. The automatic locking device 162 includes a surveillance camera, a microphone, and a speaker. The automatic locking device 162 is electrically connected to intercom devices installed in each of the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 113, ..., 133. Therefore, the intercom devices are operated by the person being cared for, the caregiver, or the administrator. The opening and closing of the entrance door 161 is controlled by the intercom devices.
[0033] Anyone entering the shared dwelling unit 100 from the outside, including persons and outsiders, operates the automatic locking device 162. Persons residing in the shared dwelling unit 100, such as the person receiving care, caregivers, and administrators, perform an operation on the automatic locking device 162, for example, by entering the dwelling unit number assigned to the relevant unit. When a person operates the intercom device, the front door 161 opens. As mentioned above, the entrance to the first floor of the high-rise staircase 142 is located diagonally in front of dwelling unit 113, on the opposite side from dwelling unit 112. Therefore, for example, a caregiver residing in dwelling unit 131 can go directly to their dwelling unit 131 using the high-rise staircase 142 from the main entrance 160 without passing in front of the window 114 of dwelling unit 113. As a result, the privacy of the caregiver residing in dwelling unit 131 is ensured.
[0034] On the other hand, an outsider who is not directly involved in the matter enters the dwelling unit number assigned to dwelling unit 113 into the automatic locking device 162. If the administrator verifies the outsider's identity and there are no problems, the administrator operates the intercom device, and the front door 161 is opened. The automatic locking device 162 ensures the security (crime prevention) of the shared dwelling unit 100 and deters unauthorized entry by outsiders.
[0035] Furthermore, it is desirable that each of the doors to the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 113, ..., 133 be equipped with a mechanical or electronic locking mechanism for security purposes. In addition, separate emergency doors may be provided for each of the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 113, ..., 133, in addition to the doors equipped with locking mechanisms. This will facilitate smooth evacuation in the event of disasters such as fires or earthquakes.
[0036] Thus, according to the shared dwelling unit 100 of this embodiment, the caregiver and the person receiving care can live together in the same shared dwelling unit 100 throughout the day in a manner close to cohabitation. This reduces the burden on the caregiver compared to when the caregiver and the person receiving care live separately. Specifically, it reduces the time and distance burden associated with the caregiver's travel to the person receiving care.
[0037] Furthermore, the shared dwelling unit 100 according to this embodiment increases the frequency with which the care recipient and caregiver can directly interact. Therefore, compared to communication methods such as telephone, it can reduce feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety in the care recipient, regardless of age. Similarly, even if the relationship between the care recipient and caregiver is that of an adult child and their elderly parent, these feelings of loneliness and other anxieties can be reduced. Thus, with the shared dwelling unit 100 according to this embodiment, there are no restrictions on visiting hours or restrictions on bringing in food, so caregivers can provide emotional care to the care recipient.
[0038] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention as described in the claims. For example, although a three-story shared dwelling unit 100 was described as an example of the shared dwelling unit 100 described above, the shared dwelling unit 100 may be four stories or more (for example, five stories or six stories). In the case of a four-story building, the first to third floors may be the low-rise floors 110 and the fourth floor may be the high-rise floor 130, or the first to second floors may be the low-rise floors 110 and the third to fourth floors may be the high-rise floors 130. A high-rise staircase 142 connecting the third and fourth floors may be provided.
[0039] In this case, the second and third floors may be the low-rise floors 110 and the fourth floor the high-rise floor 130, or the second floor may be the low-rise floors 110 and the third and fourth floors the high-rise floors 130. In this case, the first floor may house a medical facility where nurses are on standby (e.g., a clinic or visiting nurse station), a caregiving business where caregivers are on standby, or a day service facility (e.g., a daytime service support facility). On the other hand, the aforementioned medical facility and caregiving business may be located on the fourth floor, and residential units for caregivers may be located on the first floor. In this case, the residential units on the second floor (or the second and third floors), which are the low-rise floors 110, will be used by those receiving care. This allows those receiving care or their caregivers to request assistance from nurses and caregivers who are on standby in the shared residential unit 100 when they are alone or when it is difficult for one caregiver to provide care for them alone.
[0040] In addition, businesses that provide services such as general household chores like cleaning, laundry, and cooking, support for daily life outside the scope of long-term care insurance, and care for those receiving care (for example, businesses that introduce and provide housekeepers, housekeepers, babysitters, etc.) may be set up on the first or fourth floor, etc.
[0041] Furthermore, if necessary, measuring devices for measuring the vital signs of the person receiving care, and in-unit cameras for detecting any abnormalities in the person receiving care, may be installed in each of the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 121, ..., 133. In addition, if necessary, storage space for wheelchairs and caregiving supplies may be provided in each of the multiple dwelling units 111, 112, 121, ..., 133.
[0042] In addition, another elevator tower (not shown) taller than the aforementioned elevator tower 150 may be attached to the rear side of the shared dwelling unit 100. The top of this other elevator tower is adjacent to one side of the roof of the shared dwelling unit 100. Inside this other elevator tower, there is an elevator that passes through the second floor where the dwelling unit used by the person receiving care is located and stops on the third floor where the dwelling unit where the caregiver resides is located. This elevator can also stop on the first floor, similar to elevator 151. This elevator allows the caregiver to reach their dwelling unit without using the high-rise staircase 142. Furthermore, this elevator restricts unauthorized access by caregivers to the second floor without the manager's permission.
[0043] Furthermore, if a unit intended for caregivers becomes vacant and there is no prospect of a new caregiver residing there, it may be rented out to outsiders with the permission of the building manager or the management company for the 100 shared units. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0044] 100 shared dwelling units 110 Low-rise floors 111, 112, 113, 121, 122, 123 Total Units 130 High-rise floors Units 131, 132, and 133 141 Low-rise stairs 142 High-rise stairs 150 Elevator Tower 151 Elevator 160 Main entrance 161 Front door 162 Automatic locking device
Claims
1. The building consists of a low-rise floor, including at least the ground floor, where multiple individual dwelling units for care recipients are located, The building has a high floor higher than the low floor, where multiple caregiver dwelling units are arranged for caregivers who provide care to the person receiving care, Each of the aforementioned residential units for those receiving care is provided with rails for a care lift to assist in the movement of the person receiving care within the residential unit. The strength of the ceilings in the aforementioned multiple caregiver dwelling units is lower than that of the ceilings in the aforementioned multiple care recipient dwelling units. A shared dwelling unit characterized by the following features.
2. Each of the aforementioned multiple dwelling units for those receiving care is equipped with a call button to summon either the caregiver, the manager of the shared dwelling unit, or the nurse who provides care for the person receiving care. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 1.
3. The lower floor includes at least one first non-ground floor that is different from the ground floor, A first staircase is provided between the ground floor and the first non-ground floor, connecting the ground floor and the first non-ground floor, for use in the movement of the person being cared for, and restricting unauthorized entry by the caregiver. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 2.
4. The aforementioned high-rise floor includes at least one second non-ground floor that is different from the aforementioned ground floor, A first elevator is provided that connects the ground floor and the first non-ground floor, stops ascending at the first non-ground floor located directly below the high-rise floor, is used for the movement of the person being cared for, and is restricted from use by the caregiver; and a second elevator is provided that connects the ground floor and the second non-ground floor, passes through the first non-ground floor, stops at the second non-ground floor, and is used for the movement of the caregiver. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 3.
5. Between the above-ground floor and the second non-ground floor, a second staircase is provided, connecting the above-ground floor and the second non-ground floor, and used for the direct movement of the caregiver from the main entrance installed in the shared dwelling unit to the second non-ground floor. The entrance to the second staircase located on the ground floor is provided in front of a specific dwelling unit where the manager of the shared dwelling unit resides. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 4.
6. The aforementioned multiple dwelling units for care recipients on the ground floor are used by the first care recipient belonging to the aforementioned care recipient. The aforementioned multiple dwelling units for care recipients on the first non-ground floor are to be used by a second care recipient who has a lower level of care needs than the first care recipient, who belongs to the aforementioned care recipient. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 5.
7. The aforementioned care recipients include physically disabled persons regardless of age. The caregiver includes the family of the person being cared for, the friend of the person being cared for, the romantic partner of the person being cared for, and the acquaintance of the person being cared for. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 6.
8. Each of the aforementioned multiple dwelling units for those receiving care and each of the aforementioned multiple dwelling units for caregivers is equipped with storage space for storing care supplies. The shared dwelling unit according to feature 7.
9. The lower floors, higher than the ground floor, consist of multiple individual dwelling units for care recipients, The building has a high floor higher than the low floor, where multiple caregiver dwelling units are arranged for caregivers who provide care to the person receiving care, Each of the aforementioned residential units for those receiving care is provided with rails for a care lift to assist in the movement of the person receiving care within the residential unit. The strength of the ceilings in the aforementioned multiple caregiver dwelling units is lower than that of the ceilings in the aforementioned multiple care recipient dwelling units. A shared dwelling unit characterized by the following features.