Even the one in Tama New Town is in a nice enough location. If you like to live in such a place, that is. It's just that it's not very convenient for old people.
This was fascinating to learn about Danchi and of Saito’s life/career. As someone involved in urban development and design, I’m especially sensitive to the way exterior landscapes impact our daily life and over all health and connections to others. Thank you for writing this piece. I’d love to find a copy of this comic!
It breaks my heart to think about those poor people's undiscovered deaths. On the other hand, it looks like most oldies are still able to live independently, and Saito-san is still leading an active and interesting life. I'd love to read more interviews like this one, Gianni.
Arthur C Brooks wrote a book a couple years ago that includes some insights on why men and women cope differently in old age. The gist is that women (especially ones who were home makers and raising kids) often have larger social networks outside of their jobs that become support networks in older age
I guess so. Also, I've been to the hospital a couple of times recently. It was full of old people, including several couples, and more often than not, the wife was relatively healthy-looking, even when she was the actual patient, while her husband even had problems moving and walking.
Some of these places are in nice locations. One complex is near Uraga on my regular walk from Mabori kaigan to Kurihama in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Even the one in Tama New Town is in a nice enough location. If you like to live in such a place, that is. It's just that it's not very convenient for old people.
This was fascinating to learn about Danchi and of Saito’s life/career. As someone involved in urban development and design, I’m especially sensitive to the way exterior landscapes impact our daily life and over all health and connections to others. Thank you for writing this piece. I’d love to find a copy of this comic!
Thanks, Stephanie. Since you are involved in urban development, you should enjoy the next big project that I'm going to launch next year.
Alas, I'm afraid Saito's comic is only available in Japanese.
It breaks my heart to think about those poor people's undiscovered deaths. On the other hand, it looks like most oldies are still able to live independently, and Saito-san is still leading an active and interesting life. I'd love to read more interviews like this one, Gianni.
Interestingly enough, it seems that old women cope with the situation better than men.
Maybe one day I'll share my interview with one of the guys who clean up after someone dies alone.
Oh please do. That would be enlightening.
Arthur C Brooks wrote a book a couple years ago that includes some insights on why men and women cope differently in old age. The gist is that women (especially ones who were home makers and raising kids) often have larger social networks outside of their jobs that become support networks in older age
I guess so. Also, I've been to the hospital a couple of times recently. It was full of old people, including several couples, and more often than not, the wife was relatively healthy-looking, even when she was the actual patient, while her husband even had problems moving and walking.
Fascinating read, thanks for sharing! Nazuna Saito sounds like a very cool person!
Thanks for reading! Yes, Saito-san is a very kind and interesting person. Rereading my article made me want to meet her again.