[Saitama Prefecture] Published a Collection of Case Studies on Balancing Work and Caregiving: "The Most Important Thing is Your Own Health"

"The most important thing is your own health." This is what a career woman who completed 12 years of caregiving was told by her mentor. These words contain a simple truth that we want to convey to all caregivers. In today's super-aging society and the era of the 100-year life, balancing work and caregiving is not just an issue for a select few, but a reality that anyone might face tomorrow. However, few people prepare before caregiving begins. When faced with it, many feel they must do it all for their parents or are forced to choose between their job and caregiving, often leading to isolation and exhaustion. This collection of case studies is filled with the "struggles" and "personal answers" of those who have faced this reality. The stories of the nine individuals featured are not glamorous success stories. Instead, they show real people who, while worrying, hesitating, and sometimes pausing, continue to face caregiving without letting go of their place in the workforce. We hope that the insights gained from this collection will serve as a small guidepost and offer encouragement to those striving to balance work, caregiving, and their own lives. The content is suitable for use in corporate training and local learning sessions, so please take a look. 1. Target Audience ・Those currently balancing work and caregiving ・Those who anticipate needing to care for parents or family members in the future, etc. 2. Features ・Contains true stories of people who have actually balanced work and caregiving ・Covers a wide range of occupations, including financial managers, system engineers, and teachers ・Includes episodes not only from primary caregivers but also from secondary caregivers (family or relatives who support and collaborate to reduce the burden on the primary caregiver), presenting diverse approaches to caregiving ・Features columns in each chapter to explain key points in an easy-to-understand manner 3. Format A4 size, full color, 50 pages total 4. How to Obtain Please download from the following prefectural website.