Run by the welfare council, this service helps a parent with fading judgment handle bills and banking without the weight of guardianship. It is the right first rung when someone is still mostly independent but missing payments. Families overseas often jump straight to guardianship or quietly take over the accounts; this is the gentler, supervised middle path. Ask the welfare council or support center whether the parent qualifies.
Read more: Managing a parent's finances
Related terms
- 社会福祉協議会（shakyou）— social welfare council
- 成年後見制度（seinen kouken）— adult guardianship
- 任意後見（nin'i kouken）— voluntary guardianship
Where to go next
This word will come back at the home assessment or in the first care plan. The full Japanese elder care glossary holds 52 terms, and the long-term care insurance guide shows where each one sits in the process.
If you would rather someone handled the Japanese side, our care navigation service does that, and the first consultation is 30 minutes and free. Definitions here are general orientation and rules vary by municipality; see our editorial policy or contact us with your situation.