Abstract

“What should I do if something happens to my parents now?”
In our super-aging society, even if people live long lives, many spend their final years in poor health. This is an introductory guide for those who feel a vague sense of anxiety but don’t know what they should be doing right now about “parent caregiving and money.” Tome-san’s worries about caring for aging parents and managing the costs are answered clearly in manga form by financial planner Naoko Kuroda, an expert on caregiving issues. Real-life experiences and advice from people who are a little ahead of you in the caregiving journey are also a must-read.

Author’s Information

Tome Kamioooka
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science. After working for a construction company, she became an illustrator. She is a first-class architect, a first-degree black belt in Kodokan Judo, and a registered instructor with the Japan Yoga and Meditation Association. Her numerous books include the million-selling "Kippari! How to Change Yourself in Just 5 Minutes," "Noudama 1 and 2" (co-authored with Ikeya Yuji), "An Illustrated Guide to Japanese Clothing," and "Forgiving Yourself as You Age."

Naoko Kuroda
CFPR Level 1 Financial Planning Technician, a CNJ-certified Breast Cancer Survivor Coordinator, and a certified consumer life counselor. After working at a major think tank, she obtained a financial planner license. She went independent in 1998. She currently lectures at various seminars, lectures, and courses, writes for newspapers, books, magazines, and websites, and provides individual consultations.