[Shoeisha] Over 50,000 copies sold! The classic book on parental hospitalization and care has been updated to reflect the latest information. “My Parent Has Collapsed! “Things to do, think about, and finances when a parent is hospitalized or caring for someone, 4th edition”
Shoeisha Press release: October 20, 2025 To Members of the Press Over 50,000 copies sold! This classic book on parental hospitalization and care has been updated to reflect the latest information. “My Parent Collapsed! “What to do, what to think about, and money when a parent is hospitalized or caring for someone, 4th edition” Shoeisha Co., Ltd. (Head office: 5 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kaoru Usui) has published the book “What to do, what to think about, and money when a parent is hospitalized or caring for someone, 4th edition” “Things to do, think about, and money when a parent is hospitalized or needs care, 4th edition” (by Ota Saeko) will be released on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This book is a revised version of a long-selling classic that provides a chronological explanation of the necessary procedures, systems, and financial knowledge when faced with the sudden hospitalization or caregiving of a parent. To prevent both of you from collapsing when your parent is suddenly hospitalized or you need to care for them. Everything you need to know about procedures and money right now
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information, you may find yourself overwhelmed physically, mentally, and financially, leading to mutual collapse or even quitting your job to care for your parent. This book, written by Ota Saeko, a long-time nursing care and lifestyle journalist who has covered nursing care situations, provides a comprehensive explanation of what you need to do and think about, from a parent’s sudden hospitalization to providing care. This guide organizes essential information, such as the structure and procedures of systems like long-term care insurance, the types and costs of services and facilities, and interactions with professionals, in a chronological order of “short-term, medium-term, and long-term.” You’ll understand at a glance what you need to do and when, allowing you to address the issues at hand. Since its first edition in 2015, “My Parent Has Fallen Down! What to Do, Think About, and Money When Hospitalizing and Caring for Your Parent” has sold over 58,000 copies and is a long-selling book that has been read by many people. This fourth edition of the book not only addresses the latest legal systems, but also includes more information on how to balance caring for your parents with your own life. It’s packed with tips on how to support your parents while also cherishing your own life.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/34873/618/34873-618-200c33e2d73188d66f5ce67bd0ec7ef4-1749×1241.jpg Chapter 3_3: How to make effective use of family care leave? ■Book summary “My parents have collapsed! “Things to do, think about, and finances when a parent is hospitalized or caring for someone, 4th edition” Author: Saeko Ota Release date: October 21, 2025 Price: ¥1,760 (¥1,600 10% tax) Specifications: A5, 208 pages
https://www.shoeisha.co.jp/book/detail/9784798191638 Available at bookstores nationwide, online bookstores, etc. ・Shoeisha’s online store SEshop: https://www.seshop.com/product/detail/27164 ・Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4798191639 ■Table of Contents Chapter 1: Suddenly, the moment came! -Short-term strategy- 1: “I got a call saying my parent collapsed and was hospitalized!” 2: Do I need a “guarantor” or “deposit” for hospitalization? 3: I want to know the “schedule” during my hospitalization. 4: Is a “consent form” required for surgery, tests, or treatment? 5: What happens after admission, transfer, and what happens after? 6: Is it true that “hospitals won’t let you stay long”? 7: Who should I talk to about my concerns during hospitalization? 8: How much will my parent’s “hospitalization expenses” cost? 9: Will I need to pay an additional bed charge even if the shared rooms are fully booked? 10: What if my parents have private medical insurance? 11: What about having someone to accompany me or do my laundry while I’m hospitalized? 12: What kind of hospital should I stay in if I need to stay in the hospital for a longer period of time? 13: Can I apply for nursing care insurance even while I’m
hospitalized? 14: It looks like I’ll need nursing care after being discharged from the hospital… 15: Home, hospital, facility… Where will I receive nursing care? Column: Nursing care is a long-term battle! Parents’ and children’s old ages progress simultaneously. Chapter 2: Discharge from the hospital is the beginning of
“caregiving” – Medium-term strategy – 1: I don’t know anything about caregiving. Where can I get advice? 2. What is the difference between a “primary caregiver” and a “key person”? 3. How is “need for nursing care” certified? 4. What is the “Basic Checklist”? 5: What does the “certification survey” for long-term care insurance involve? 6: This “level of care required” is impossible in this condition! 7: Who plans my long-term care services? 8: What kind of person is a good “care manager”? 9: What kind of “nursing care services” are available? 10: How much do nursing care insurance services cost? 11: How can I get a doctor or nurse to come to my home? 12: I just need help with housework and nursing care! 13: What can I ask a home helper to do? 14: How do I use the “Day Care/Overnight Stay” service? 15: Are there any homes that offer “Day Care,” “Overnight Stay,” or “Visits”? 16: My parents’ house is full of steps, so I’m worried about falling! 17: I want to use a nursing bed, wheelchair, and handrails. 18: Are there any services I can use other than nursing care insurance? 19: I can’t go to my parents’ house to prepare meals! 20: Emergency calls and disposable diaper distribution will also be available as municipal services 21: How can I keep an eye on my parents who live alone every day? Column: Starting in 2026. What is the “Long-Term Care Information Infrastructure”? Chapter 3: Balancing a parent’s hospitalization and caregiving with your own life and work – Medium- to long-term strategies – 1: Can I provide caregiving without quitting my job? 2: Are there laws allowing me to take time off work to care for a family member? 3: How should I use my family care leave effectively? 4: What kind of money can I receive if I take time off work to care for a family member? 5: I’m confused by my care manager’s lack of
consideration for the caregiver’s perspective… 6: “Short stays” for rest are essential 7: What if I have to care for more than one person at the same time? Column: “Manage” your parents’ caregiving Chapter 4: Communication Skills Necessary for “Caregiving” – Medium- to Long-Term Strategies 1: Is it important to consider my healthy parents? 2: I want to bring my parents over, but they “prefer to live in a familiar home.” 3: My parents yelled at me, saying, “Don’t apply for nursing care insurance!” 4: Even if you’re worried about dementia, it’s hard to say, “Let’s go to a psychiatrist.” Column: “Dementia” is not someone else’s problem. 5: How can you support distant parents in the event of a disaster? 6: How far should you go to care for a parent you don’t even want to see? 7: What about life-prolonging treatment in case of an emergency? 8: I want to discuss sharing caregiving responsibilities with my siblings. 9: I have a sibling who is a “hikikomori” (recluse) at my parents’ house. 10: “I believe it’s important to take care of my parents myself.” 11: It’s dangerous to take on caregiving responsibilities thinking, “Being single is easy” 12: “How long are you going to leave your parents alone?” they ask… 13: How should you interact with your parents’ doctor and care manager? Column: Early detection of abnormalities in your parents Chapter 5: Don’t waste money on nursing care! -Medium- to Long-Term Strategy- 1: How much does nursing care cost? 2: Pensions, savings, debt… Check your parents’ financial situation! Column: If your parents are in a “resident tax-exempt household,” medical and nursing care costs will be significantly lower. 3: How can you smoothly deposit and withdraw money from your parents? 4: A dispute with a sibling over nursing care costs turns into chaos… 5: The
transportation costs of long-distance caregiving are a heavy burden… 6: What are some ways to mitigate high medical expenses? 7: Can you reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for expensive nursing care? 8: Can you cover nursing care costs by using your parent’s home as
collateral? 9: Can you earn living expenses by renting out your parent’s home? 10: Can I also use support systems for people with disabilities? 11: Can I “support” my parents whether I live with them or not? 12: Can I deduct part of the cost of nursing care services as medical expenses? 13: My father passed away. Will I be able to cover my mother’s living expenses and nursing care costs? 14: Will costs be lower if we live together but in separate households? 15: It’s becoming difficult to manage my daily finances. 16: What if I can no longer manage my finances due to dementia or other reasons? 17: Is there an easier way for family members to manage their assets than adult guardianship? 18: Will welfare benefits significantly reduce medical and nursing care costs? Column: Why “self-reporting” and “information gathering” are important in caregiving Chapter 6: “Institutional care” is also an option! -Long-term strategy- 1: What kind of facility should I look for? 2: Even though it’s a facility, why doesn’t it have “nursing care” in the name? 3: Should the facility be located near my parents’ house? Near my own house? 4: My parents’ pension is small, but is it possible for them to live in a nursing home? Column: The cost of special nursing homes for the elderly suddenly doubles!? 5: Are there any tips for moving into a special nursing home for the elderly? 6: Are there any facilities I can use while waiting for admission to a special nursing home? 7: I’m worried after seeing reports that there are terrible facilities… 8: What kind of home-like facilities can a parent with dementia stay in? 9: Do paid nursing homes require a one-time entrance fee? 10: What are “senior housing” facilities that provide monitoring services? 11: What if I end up being “hospitalized” while living in a facility? 12: Will the facility become a “final home”? 13: How do I read the facility’s “Important Information Explanation Document”? ■Author profile Ota Saeko Ota Care and lifestyle journalist Born in Kyoto City. Since around 1993, she has been covering the field of elderly parent care. Based on the abundant case studies gleaned from her research activities, she disseminates information through various media on topics such as “long-distance caregiving,” “balancing work and caregiving,” and “caregiving and money.” She has also given numerous lectures at companies, unions, and government agencies. She is certified by the Japan Association of Financial Planners (AFP). He is also active as an author for “Yahoo! News Expert.” For 27 years, from 1996 to 2023, He runs the NPO “Paocco,” which supports the younger generation of caregivers who are caring for others long distances. In 2012, he graduated from Rikkyo University Graduate School of 21st Century Studies. He completed the Master’s program in Social Design Studies (Master’s in Social Design). His major publications include “Elderly Care Facility: Money, How to Choose, and More” A Book on Understanding the Move-in Process, 3rd Edition” and “Don’t Cause Trouble for Your Children! His works include “Care, Money, and Living for People in Their 60s” (both published by Shoeisha), “How to Avoid Self-Destruction When Caring for Your Parents” (Nikkei BP), and “Information About Care: Protecting Your Weak Parents and Yourself” (co-authored, KADOKAWA). ● Saeko Ota’s Work-Life Balance
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