Studio Plus Tome Launches "Outing Support Service" on April 15
General Incorporated Association Replus will launch an out-of-pocket "Outing Support Service" in Tome City, Miyagi on April 15, 2026, aimed at preventing social isolation for seniors.
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General Incorporated Association Replus (Representative Director: Daigo Hashimoto, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) will launch an "Outing Support Service" at Studio Plus Tome starting April 15, 2026. By providing accompaniment for shopping, medical appointments, hobbies, and transportation, this service supports daily life situations that cannot be covered by nursing care insurance. It rebuilds connections with society and realizes "living true to oneself."
[Background/Challenges]
Current nursing care insurance services focus on physical care such as bathing, eating, and excretion, as well as daily life support like cleaning and laundry. On the other hand, institutional support is limited in the area of "social participation," such as shopping in the community, accompanying someone to medical appointments, and participating in hobbies and recreational activities.
As a result, those requiring care experience decreased social contact, increasing their risk of social isolation. A large-scale survey of 34,187 people nationwide by the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) revealed that socially isolated elderly individuals have a 1.9 times higher mortality risk, 1.6 times higher dementia risk, and 1.5 times higher risk of needing care certification compared to those who are not isolated. Furthermore, a joint study by University of Tsukuba and Hirosaki University (2024) reported that feeling subjectively socially isolated and experiencing loneliness further exacerbates depressive symptoms.
Care managers have raised on-the-ground issues, stating, "We want to support the individual's wishes, but there is no corresponding service."
Replus has built this service to fill this "gap in nursing care insurance" and support social participation, thereby extending healthy life expectancy and improving the quality of life for those requiring care.
[Service Overview]
The life support service is provided by combining the following three types of support.
1. Shopping Accompaniment Support
Staff accompany the individual to support them in shopping at their own pace in a secure environment. They also assist with carrying bags.
2. Medical Support
Staff accompany the individual in various situations at medical institutions, from reception to waiting for examinations and receiving medication.
3. Hobby/Outing Accompaniment
Sharing time with staff to realize what the individual "wants to do," such as enjoyable meals or hobby activities.
[Service Features]
You can use the service with peace of mind as medical and welfare professionals accompany you.
[Pricing]
From 1,980 yen per 30 minutes (including transportation, depending on the time)
*Out-of-pocket service
[Service Start Date]
Starting April 15, 2026
[Reservation Capacity]
Initially starting with accepting 6 uses per month, expanding gradually.
[Office Information]
Office Name: Studio Plus Tome
Location: 1-6-1 Nakae, Sanuma, Hasama-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture 987-0511
Phone Number: 0220-23-7217
Corporate Name: General Incorporated Association Replus
[Background/Challenges]
Current nursing care insurance services focus on physical care such as bathing, eating, and excretion, as well as daily life support like cleaning and laundry. On the other hand, institutional support is limited in the area of "social participation," such as shopping in the community, accompanying someone to medical appointments, and participating in hobbies and recreational activities.
As a result, those requiring care experience decreased social contact, increasing their risk of social isolation. A large-scale survey of 34,187 people nationwide by the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) revealed that socially isolated elderly individuals have a 1.9 times higher mortality risk, 1.6 times higher dementia risk, and 1.5 times higher risk of needing care certification compared to those who are not isolated. Furthermore, a joint study by University of Tsukuba and Hirosaki University (2024) reported that feeling subjectively socially isolated and experiencing loneliness further exacerbates depressive symptoms.
Care managers have raised on-the-ground issues, stating, "We want to support the individual's wishes, but there is no corresponding service."
Replus has built this service to fill this "gap in nursing care insurance" and support social participation, thereby extending healthy life expectancy and improving the quality of life for those requiring care.
[Service Overview]
The life support service is provided by combining the following three types of support.
1. Shopping Accompaniment Support
Staff accompany the individual to support them in shopping at their own pace in a secure environment. They also assist with carrying bags.
2. Medical Support
Staff accompany the individual in various situations at medical institutions, from reception to waiting for examinations and receiving medication.
3. Hobby/Outing Accompaniment
Sharing time with staff to realize what the individual "wants to do," such as enjoyable meals or hobby activities.
[Service Features]
You can use the service with peace of mind as medical and welfare professionals accompany you.
[Pricing]
From 1,980 yen per 30 minutes (including transportation, depending on the time)
*Out-of-pocket service
[Service Start Date]
Starting April 15, 2026
[Reservation Capacity]
Initially starting with accepting 6 uses per month, expanding gradually.
[Office Information]
Office Name: Studio Plus Tome
Location: 1-6-1 Nakae, Sanuma, Hasama-cho, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture 987-0511
Phone Number: 0220-23-7217
Corporate Name: General Incorporated Association Replus