January 2024 No. 64◆ Residents’Safety Check ������������1◆ Introduction of a Monitoring Service ��� 2 ～ 3◆ Requests

During Long Absences �������4◆ Prevent Frailty!�����������������8◆ Frailty Prevention Exercise�����������9◆ Using Shared Hallways, Stairways, and Balconies� 10◆ Join the Community Salon!�����������4◆ Registration for Living Near Family or Relatives� 11◆ Introduction of Community Association Activities (Kasumidai Daini)�6◆ JKK Tokyo Customer Center Telephone Numbers� 12◆ Introduction of Local Community Activities (Kosha Heim Suginami Wada)�5◆ Measures to Combat Infectious Diseases����7◆ Information About Automated Bank Transfers� 12◆ Introduction of JKK PR Video��������� 12

Residents’ Safety Check
Please contact the administration office or JKK Tokyo Customer Cente if you think it is necessary to check on a resident’s
safety for reasons such as not seeing the resident recently,
inability to contact the resident, accumulated newspaper
We will investigate the circumstances and, when we conclude
that doing so is necessary, we will enter the residence accom
panied by police or take other necessary action.
In order to respond faster and more accurately to requests forchecking on resident safety, JKK is taking active steps such as
preparing a response manual and strengthening communica
tion with local municipalities and self-governing organizations.

* When an emergency safety check is necessary
Please contact us at JKK Tokyo Customer
Center telephone number ② on page 12.

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No.64Introducing New Monitoring
As the number of elderly households in JKK housing is growing,
and other devices in cooperation with two companies.
If you would like to use these services, please contact the provider

Monthly priceKuroneko Monitoring Service,provided by Yamato Transport

1,078 yen(including tax)

A “HelloLight” LED light bulb that includes communication functions is installed in abathroom or other place that is used every day, and if the lights are not turned on or off for acertain time, notification is sent to the person that was registered in advance.

Image of overall service
Phone call or visit①The LED light bulb
②When light on or off is notcontinually detects when
detected for a certain length
it turns on or off.
of time, a notification
email is sent.
④Telephone
notification

Signal receiving center*When there is no answer
at the residence③Telephone notification④Telephone
notification
Bracket size: E26
Brightness:
Equivalent to 40W light bulb

JKK Tokyo*When there is no answer
at the residence⑤Request for visit to check

When the notified person is unable to check the status of the family member or other person at the residence where the device is installed,
upon request JKK will check on the resident on his or her behalf.

When light bulb on/off was not detected between 9:00 on the previous day and 8:59, a problem is detected and email
notification is sent between 9:00 and 10:00 that same morning to the notified person who was set in advance.

Sign-up or inquiries

Yamato Transport Neko Support Service Center
Available hours: 9:00 – 18:00

TEL: 0120-545-425
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You can go to the sign-up
page by scanning the
QR code below.

No.64Services for Elderly Residents
JKK is providing monitoring services using sensors
company.

Monthly priceMoshimo Alert,
provided by Tokyo Gas

990 yen(including tax)

A sensor which can detect door opening and closing is installed in a bathroom or other placethat is used every day, and if door opening and closing are not detected for a certain time,
notification is sent to the person that was registered in advance. Free telephone healthconsultations for discussing health concerns are also included.

Image of overall service
Communication device• Uses a dedicated LTE line.
(Simply plug it into an outlet.)Home
gateway

Phone call or visit①The sensor continually②If door opening and closing are notdetects when the door is
detected for a certain length of time,
opened and closed.
email notification is sent.

Residence where installed

Communication
dongleSensorSignal receiving center

Telephone notiﬁcation (optional)• Battery powered

Optional services are alsoavailable for greater peaceof mind!

• Battery powered

JKK Tokyo
Open/close check sensor
Battery (CR123A)③Request for visit to check

When the notified person is unable to check the status of the family member or other person at the rsidence
where the device is installed, upon request JKK will check on the resident on his or her behalf.

When door open/close was not detected between 8:00 on the previous day and 7:59, a problem is detected and email
notification is sent between 8:00 and 12:00 that same morning to the notified person who was set in advance.

Sign-up or inquiries

STATION 24, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

You can go to the sign-up
page by scanning the
QR code below.

Available hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (except for Sundays and holidays)

TEL: 0120-117744

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Request in Case of Prolonged Absence
If you are going to be absent from your residence over a long period of time (30days or more) for reasons such as travel, business trip, or hospitalization, please be
sure to submit an absence notice to the administration office.
The absence notice form is available at the administration office and the competentcontact center.

Failure to submit the notification can result in problems such as
the following...
●If there is a report from a nearby resident who is concerned that you may havecollapsed in your residence, we may enter your residence to check on your safety.
●It may not be possible to take prompt action in case of a water leak, fire, or otheraccident.
In addition, customers who utilize regular delivery services(such as newspapers, milk, or lunch boxes) should please be
sure to also contact the company and request temporary
stoppage of deliveries.

Join the Community Salon!
The community salon (meeting room) in your building is a shared facility that isavailable for use by residents and others.In addition to use for club hobby activities andlocal council meetings, please feel free to use the Community Salon for social hobby
activities and Community Association activities, as well as for recreational gatherings offamilies with children or elderly households, or even for remote working on your own.

Makingareservation

An application can be submitted to the management office starting fromone month before the date of use.
(When the salon will be used only by minors, the reservation must be made by a parent
or guardian.)JKK Smile Assistants will help with creating opportunities for community activities.
JKK Smile Assistants are working to create opportunities for launching resident community activities,
such as planning events in cooperation with local governments or other organizations, and encouraging
communication based on shared interests.
If you would like to consult with us, call the telephone number in ① listed under “JKK Tokyo Customer
Center Telephone Numbers” on page 12!

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No.64Introduction of Local Community Activities
Kosha Heim
Suginami Wada

Group Kawasemi

Activity day: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00 to 12:00

Here we introduce Group Kawasemi from Kosha Heim Suginami Wada
(Suginami City).

About Group Kawasemi
Group Kawasemi has been active since 2008,
and this year marks its 15th anniversary. Their
activities are centered around exercising, brain
training, and singing. The group’s name comesfrom kingﬁsher (“kawasemi” Group Kawasemi memberswith exercise instructorin Japanese), which is a bird
Mr. Baba (back row left)commonly seen in this area.

Overview of Activities
The group enjoys exercises while
singing their original group song,
written by Mr. Baba the exercise
instructor himself, and other seasonal songs.
Working out the whole bodywhile singing makes everyone
sweat a little, even in winter.

Exercises involving fingertip
movements are also effective
for preventing dementia.

We interviewed the Group leader, Ms. Kimura●Group Kawasemi has been active for 15 years since its launch. What is the secret tobeing able to continue for so long?

The reason why we were able to continue our activities is that we wanted to enjoy singing out
loud together while exercising and strongly felt the desire to see each other again next week.
●What are some difficulties in running a group?
Members are mostly elderly people, so we are very careful not to fall or otherwise get injured
during our activities. We always share tasks among members, so preparation for activities isnever a chore. I am more like one of the members helping out, rather than a leader.
●What do you find rewarding about the activities?
Getting to see members smile is very gratifying. After every session, I feel happy to have done
the activities when I see them smiling as they leave. I hope to continue activities with everyone’s cooperation as long as our physical strength allows us, so that the members can keep ingood health.
JKK offers assistance in starting up such community activities! If you are interested, please call the telephone
number in ① listed under “JKK Tokyo Customer Center Telephone Numbers” on page 12.

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No.64Introduction of Community Association Activities

Kasumidai Daini Jutaku
Community Association (Ome City)

Launched: 1971
Head of Community Association:
Chairperson Nagasawa
Total number of households:
444 (Community Association membership: 85%)

Here we introduce Kasumidai Daini Jutaku Community Association, which is engaged in
activities for a large residential complex in Ome City.
The Community Association has maintained a high membership rate through increasing
opportunities to see each other in person throughout the year.

Various Community Association Activities

Summer festival

Disaster drill

Wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance by students

Drills are held twice a year

A lottery was held on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Instead of arice-cake pounding event, the community decided to switch tohaving a lottery in consideration of infection risks.
An elementary school child drew a special prize at the beginning of
the lottery, which quickly heightened the excitement in the venue.
Refreshments, including Oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup) andNimono (stewed dish), were also served, and everyone enjoyedthese dishes and the great weather.

Boccia workshop

Organized with the cooperation of Ome City Council of Social Welfare

Child who won the Oshiruko with freshly
special prize
baked rice cakeKasumidai Daini Jutaku Patrol
Kasumidai Daini Jutaku Community Association not only organizes events year-round, but also
engages in various efforts such as charity activities. One of such efforts is patrolling. The Patrol consistsof female members recommended by the Chairperson of the Community Association. The members pay
periodic visits to elderly residents’ homes to check if they are alright.

Q Tell us about the Patrol’s activities.

Chairperson: We do rounds once or twice a month on a volunteering basis, visiting households withanyone aged 70 or over.
Q When was the Patrol organized?
Chairperson: The Patrol was established in 2011. Some people said they
don't need it at the time, but recently, people ask us when the next patrol is.
Q What triggered the organization of the Patrol?
Chairperson: Considering the future increase in the number of households with elderly people, we wanted to do something for them.
Q I hear that the Patrol also helps people prepare their Ending Notebook.
Chairperson: In an Ending Notebook, people write their personal information (including date of birth, emergency contact information, and primaryPatrol members
doctor information), and the Community Association keeps the Notebooks for them at their request.
JKK will continue to introduce such Community Association activities.

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Countermeasures for infectious diseases
Countermeasures are important to prevent infection
and to prevent infecting others.
Wash your hands and gargle frequently!

Method●Wash your hands with soap

・Be sure to wash your hands after you return home, before cooking, and before eating or drinking!
・Be sure to wash, not just the palms of your hands, but also between your fingers, the back of yourhands and your wrists!

●Avoid touching your face・Don’ t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, until after washing your hands!

*Viruses on a person’ s hand can spread by contact infection(*1).

●Wear a mask

・Wear a mask when going out to places with lots of people!

*Infection may occur through the air by droplet infection (*2).

・If you don’ t have a mask, cover your mouth and nose using handkerchief, etc.

●Disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched

・Wipe off surfaces that people regularly touch, such as the entranceway anddoor knobs with an anti-bacterial cleaning product as often as possible!

●Good ventilation

・Open the window, replace the air in the room!

●Avoid places where people gather

・Avoid going to crowded places where there are a large numberof unspecified people.

●Build up your immunity

・Try to exercise inside your room as much as possible!
・Eat three nutritious meals a day!
Even if you
・Get enough well!
feel slightly ill,
please see a doctor
・Maintain a well-regulated, daily life!

*1: Contact infection ... occurs when an infected person sneezes or coughs into his hand, and then touches things aroundhim. Then others touch the same surface and the virus attaches to their hand. If they touch theirmouth or nose, the virus will infect the person through the mucous membrane.
*2: Droplet infection ... occurs when the virus is dispersed along with water droplets from an infected person (by sneezing,
coughing, spitting, etc.). Others inhale the virus through their mouth or nose, and become infected.

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Prevent Frailty
Avoid going to crowded places where there area large number of unspecified people.
Frailty is a state of deterioration of the body and mind, where ties to society are weakened
Preventing frailty can extend the years that you remain healthy.
Tomoki Tanaka, Institute of Gerontology, University of Tokyo

Frailty of elderly people can be prevented and improved by physical activities andexercise. Physical activities involve movement that consumes more energy than when
you are resting. They include taking walks, going shopping, doing household chores,
and other living activities.
It is recommended that elderly people do physical activities for at least 40 minutes
every day. Even if you cannot do physical activities for 40 minutes, it is still effective to
move your body to the extent that is possible. While you can exceed the recommended
amount of activity, try to keep it to what is appropriate for you. As a guide, if you feelvery tired the next day or feel pain in your joints, you may want to reduce physical activities a little. In particular, people with reduced physical functions should take safety
precautions and be careful not to fall.
It is recommended that you do exercises with various elements, such as muscle-building exercise and movements that improve balancing ability and flexibility, about two or
three days a week. Radio taiso (“radio gymnastics” in Japanese), dancing, and fitnessclasses provided by Community Associations or other organization are recommended.
There are some stretching exercises introduced on the next page that you can also so.

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No.64Frailty Prevention Exercise《Sitting Stretches》
To prevent frailty, it is important to keep your muscle strength by exercising and enjoying balanced meals. Let’s extend healthy life span (period for which you can stay healthy
and live independently) and build a body that you can enjoy your hobbies and going out in.
Here are some stretching exercises that you can do sitting down at home.

What does srettching involve…?

Stretching is a form of calisthenics that stretches the muscles and enhances their flexibility.
It is carried out for relaxing the body, eradicating fatigue, and otherwise improving physical wellbeing.

Precautions

Effects● Don’t tense your body
● Don’t hold your breath● Don’t use reactive forces to add momentum● Concentrate on the area (muscles) being stretched● Don’t overdo it● Facilitates flexibility● Improves metabolism (raises body temperature)● Facilitates blood circulation● Facilitates relaxation● Expands the range of joint movement

Upper Body

Lower Body

①Sit close to the edge of the chair①Sit in the center of the chair②Raise both hands in the air②Stretch one leg forward③Lean backward
gently, and holdthe position forten seconds③Places both hands on the thigh of the leg not being stretched,lean slowly forward, and hold this position for ten seconds* Use chairs without castors that do not move* Raise them as far as they will go without
applying excessive force* Ten seconds aresuggested, buteven one or two
seconds is acceptable* Do not lean backtoo far* Do not hold yourbreath, but continue
breathing④Lower your arms

⑤Repeat processes① through ④ twoor three times* Use chairs without castors that do not move

* Make sure the soles of both feet are placed ﬂat on the ﬂoor
* Straighten the knee of the leg being stretched as far as possible* Ten seconds are suggested, but even one or two seconds is acceptable* Do not force yourself to lean too far
forward, just as far as it is comfortable* Do not hold your breath, but
continue breathing④Return your body to thenatural position, and thenrepeat the process withthe other leg⑤Repeat processes① through ④ twoor three times
Maintain a well-balanced
routine involving both left andright sides of the body!

Do not overdo it when stretching, but acclimatize yourself to it gradually.
9No.64Using Shared Hallways, Stairways, and Balconies
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Do not place objects in shared hallways
or stairways.

Shared hallways and stairways are importantevacuation routes. If baggage, bicycles, or otherobjects are placed in them, they will not only makeeveryday passage difficult, but may also interferewith evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency.

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Do not place any objects that will interferewith opening and closing the fire doors.

If an object is placed in front of a fire door, the fire
door may fail to function, allowing a fire to spread.
Never place items in front of the fire doors. If there isan object in front of a fire door, remove it.

3Fire door

Do not place objects close to the balcony
separator panels or similar places.

No objects!

The balcony separator panels and evacuation
hatches to lower floors are installed as evacuation
exits in case of a fire or other disaster. Do notplace objects close to these places, as they may
interfere with evacuation.

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When drying futons, laundry, or otheritems on the balcony, be careful thatthey do not fall.

When drying futons, laundry, or other items on
the inside of the balcony, fasten them securely sothat they are not blown away by the wind.
Also do not place items on or lean them against
the balcony rails. There is the risk of these items
falling.

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Evacuation hatch

No objects!

Separator panel

Do not pour water onto the balcony.

The balcony floor is not fully waterproof. If water
is poured onto the floor, the water may leak down
to the lower floors.
Also if the drain becomes blocked by mud or
debris, rainwater may accumulate. Please clean
the drain regularly.

Do not smoke on the balcony.

When a person smokes on a balcony, or in ashared hallway or stairway, the smell will spread.
This can inconvenience people in the surroundingarea and cause passive smoking.
In addition, failure to fully extinguish cigarettes is
extremely dangerous and may cause laundry,
futons, or other items to catch fire.

Evacuation hatch

No.64JKK Tokyo has a system that registers you to get
preferentially introduced to rooms near your family or relatives.

What is “Registration for Living Near Family or Relatives”?
If you wish to live near your family or relatives for reasons such as wanting to help out a child-rearing family, be close to your children’s families so that you can see your grandchildren, or moveclose to your parents to provide care, JKK Tokyo has a registration system that preferentiallyintroduces you to such residences.

Eligible households
Applicants that meet both family and household requirements:●Family requirement … A household of relatives within third degree of kinship isliving in the same city or ward of your preferred residence or within aradius of approximately 5 km of your preferred residence.
●Household requirement … The registered household or the family household falls under one of

the following: child-rearing household, household with elderly
person(s), or household with disabled person(s).

Applicable residences

JKK residence in the same city or ward of the residence of your family or relatives orwithin a radius of approximately 5 km from such residence* With some exceptions

JKK housing within a
5 km radius

JKK housing in thesame city or ward
Applicable
residence

Family household

See the JKK Tokyo website
for more information.

Applicable
residence

Residence of family or relative within third degree of kinship(can be a non-JKK housing or an owned house)[JKK Housing Registration Center]
Business hours: 9:30 – 18:00 (closed Sundays and holidays)(main desk)11

No.64Use convenient bank transfers for payment of rent and other expenses.
Bank
transfer
procedure❶ Complete
the form.

❸ Notification❹ Bank transfers*Beginning of the month when transfers start*Withdrawal for each month occurs on the
7th of that month.

❷ Submit it tothe bank.

arrives.

start.

* The bank transfer request form is available at the management office and area offices. If you wish to have one mailed to you,please contact the Customer Center.

For the financial institutions where this service is available and the required
procedures, please call or check the homepage
Contact

JKK Tokyo Customer Center telephone number ① below.

HP address https://www.to-kousya.or.jp/← Read the QR code to view [How to pay rent].

JKK Tokyo Customer Center Telephone Numbers★ Persons wishing to contact an area office should also use this telephone number.
Reception hours

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and during theyear-end and New Year holidays)① Consultations regarding procedures,
payment of rent, or living conditions●Navi Dial

0570 - 03 - 0031

● For persons unable use Navi Dial (0570
service), and persons using a mobile phonefree-call or discount service:☎03-6279-2962

Navi Dial② Requests or inquiries regarding repairs

Emergency calls regarding water leakage and other emergency
repairs, accidents, fires, or the safety of residents may be made24 hours a day, 365 days a year

●Navi Dial

0570 - 03 - 0032

● For persons unable use Navi Dial (0570
service), and persons using a mobile phonefree-call or discount service:☎03-6279-2963

Calls to Navi Dial (0570 service) from a landline phone will be charged the local call rate (excluding public phones and PHS).
When calling Navi Dial (0570 service) from a mobile phone, the free-call or discount services offered by the telecommunications
company do not apply.

See here for frequently
asked questions concerning
procedures and other matters.

▲* If the matter is not urgent, please avoid calling
between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Mondays or
the day following a holiday, as phone lines arealways very busy at these times.

[Ofﬁcial] JKK Tokyo - Tokyo Metropolitan Housing
Supply Corporation
Short story about father and daughter taking a new step forwardwith JKK Tokyo’s support
Currently viewable on JKK Tokyo’s ofﬁcial YouTube channel!
https://youtu.be/prDrdZJuP9U

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