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Survival Strategy for the '10 Million Single Elderly' Era: 'Shukatsu Quest' Book Released

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Published May 28, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:51 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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On May 28, 2026, Medical Care Service Co., Ltd.
released 'Shukatsu Quest,' a practical guide to address anxieties regarding asset freezing and dementia for single seniors.
Sixteen experts provide strategies for navigating the latter half of life, treating it as an adventure.

On May 28, 2026, Medical Care Service Co., Ltd. released 'Shukatsu Quest,' a practical guide to address anxieties regarding asset freezing and dementia for single seniors. Sixteen experts provide strategies for navigating the latter half of life, treating it as an adventure.

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Published: May 28, 2026

Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the book 'Shukatsu Quest: A Strategy Guide for the Second Half of Life to Resolve Anxieties' on May 28, 2026.

Over 10 Million Single Seniors by 2050: The Trap of Asset Freezing

By 2050, the number of single-person elderly households is projected to reach 10.84 million, meaning roughly one in five seniors will live alone. The risk of 'asset freezing' due to dementia is severe, potentially making it difficult to withdraw personal savings for care costs.

Updating End-of-Life Planning to an 'Exciting Adventure'

This book redefines end-of-life planning as a 'journey to collect items necessary for the adventure of the latter half of life.' It promotes 'collecting wisdom' and presents solutions from experts in finance, housing, health, end-of-life care, and tax.

16 Experts Form a 'Shukatsu Guild'

Led by judicial scrivener Yuichi Fukumura, 16 professionals—including doctors, tax accountants, and financial planners—provide readers with strategies for their 'ultimate ending.'

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FAQ

『終活クエスト』はどのような目的の本ですか？

単身高齢者が直面する資産凍結や認知症などの不安を解消し、人生後半戦を豊かに謳歌するために必要な知恵や制度を冒険の準備として体系的に解説する書籍です。

家族信託とは何ですか？

認知症などにより判断能力が低下しても、預金などの資産管理を家族などに託すことで、資産凍結を防ぐための対策の一つです。

終活が「冒険」と定義されている理由は何ですか？

終活を「重く暗いもの」から、よりよい老後を過ごすための知識という武器を集める前向きな旅（クエスト）へとアップデートするためです。

この書籍にはどのような専門家が関わっていますか？

司法書士、医師、税理士、ファイナンシャル・プランナー、ソーシャルワーカーなど、総勢16名の各界のプロフェッショナルが関わっています。

単身高齢者は2050年に何人になると予測されていますか？

国立社会保障・人口問題研究所の将来推計によると、2050年には単身世帯の高齢者が1,084万人に達すると予測されています。

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