In 2035, China will enter the stage of severe aging, and it is imperative to explore a new model of elderly care. Several nursing homes in Suzhou have begun to experiment with "intergenerational integration", which allows them to accumulate hours of elderly care services to redeem accommodation qualifications and deduct rent. This model attracts young people to participate and brings new life to nursing homes. At a nursing home in Suzhou, we met some post-00s volunteers who lived with the elderly and carried out various meaningful activities. Can this "cross-generational social" model become a new direction for elderly care services in the future?A nursing home in Suzhou implements an "intergenerational integration" model, allowing young people to pay for accommodation and rent reductions through service hours.
Wei Qianqian, a 22-year-old accountant who is a volunteer here, has found a place to live for only 300 yuan a month. At first, she was full of doubts and apprehensions about this model. But after the site visit, she was attracted by the rich activities and social atmosphere of the nursing home, and also began to try to communicate and interact with the elderly. What does this new pension model mean for young people?Will they be able to truly integrate into the life of the nursing home and build a genuine relationship with the elderly?At this nursing home in Suzhou, we met some post-00s and post-90s volunteers who returned to the nursing home after work to eat and live with the elderly.
They carry out a variety of activities, such as smartphone teaching classes, ballroom dancing activities, etc., to bring spiritual joy and companionship to the elderly. The staff of the nursing home also made a special point of emphasizing that the living environment of the volunteers is separate from that of the elderly to avoid possible conflicts. The role of young people here is not only to provide services, but also to bring fresh experience and vitality to the elderly. Through "intergenerational integration", can there really be a deep emotional connection between young and old?What is the pattern of their relationship with each other?For a society like China, which is about to enter a stage of severe aging, it is imperative to explore a new pension model.
Will the future of pension services move closer to the model of "intergenerational integration"?In addition to obtaining low housing conditions, what kind of spiritual satisfaction can young people get by participating in it?Will the services provided by nursing homes change as a result of young people joining?In this uncertain future, can we expect more innovative models to emerge?Let's work together to **, what should the future of pension services be?When I lived in a nursing home, I found that the elderly people were having a good time and participating in various activities. In the nursing home, I made a lot of friends who were older than me, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves together.
Even though I spend most of my time at work, I still find time to participate in activities at the nursing home. I teach seniors how to use smartphones, do crafts with my grandparents, dance together, and learn to write calligraphy. In addition to that, I will also help them solve some daily problems. There are also many interesting things to explore in the nursing home, such as helping grandparents dress up for a clothing competition, doing handicrafts in the cloth shop with grandma, playing chess and cards with other elderly people, grandpa stepping on sports equipment in the hallway, playing billiards, and so on. As a psychology teaching assistant, I am well aware of the psychological needs of the elderly. For a while, my grandmother passed away, but in the company of the people at the nursing home, I felt less scared.
Now, when I have a break in the evening, I watch TV dramas and learn about CPAs, because I have signed up for the exam and plan to improve my academic qualifications. My name is Zhang Wenwen, 32 years old, and I am currently working as a psychology teaching assistant at an educational institution in Jiangling, Wujiang District. I have 10 years of work experience since I graduated. After volunteering in a nursing home, I found that my life became more fulfilling and meaningful. Thinking back to my previous imagination of nursing homes, I think that the elderly people who live there may be people with limited mobility and monotonous lives. However, when I experienced the life of the nursing home, I realized that the life of the elderly is so colorful.
There are a variety of activities in the nursing home every day, and the elderly are actively participating in them, full of energy and happiness. After moving into a nursing home, I felt like I was back in a dormitory when I was a student. I have developed strong friendships with the old people, and even though they are older than me, that doesn't stop us from having fun together. While I still have to devote most of my time to my professional work, I still find time to participate in nursing home activities. On Saturday mornings, I teach the elderly how to use their smartphones and teach them some basic functions such as setting alarms, using a flashlight, and so on. Some elderly people may need to be taught more than once, but I will patiently teach them over and over again until they have mastered it completely.
I chose to teach mobile phone because I once saw my grandmother only use a smartphone to type ** and know nothing about *** and other functions. By teaching them how to use their phones, I hope to help them better adapt to modern technology and stay connected to the outside world. In addition to teaching mobile phones, I would also go to the handicraft room to accompany my grandparents to do handicrafts, or go to the dance studio to dance with them, and I would also go to Uncle Jiang to learn how to write calligraphy. In daily life, if I meet my grandparents in need on the road, I will also help. There are many other fun activities in the nursing home, such as "fashion blockbusters" in the photo room, old-fashioned sewing machines in the cloth workshop, where grandma who likes to make small things.
The chess and card room is often overcrowded, some grandmothers like to go to the video room to sing and watch movies, and grandpa will step on sports equipment in the corridor, play billiards and so on. The activities of the nursing home are rich and varied, allowing the elderly to live a fulfilling and interesting life. As a volunteer, I have a mandate to contribute 10 hours of service to a nursing home each month. However, I often exceed the allotted time because I find that in the process of getting along with the old people, we have become friends with each other. In the communication with them, I deeply felt the warmth and care of the elderly, which made me feel very happy and satisfied. Not long ago, my grandmother passed away.
It was a big blow to me and I felt very scared and helpless. However, in the company of the people at the nursing home, I gradually regained my confidence. They encouraged me with their experiences and wisdom and made me rediscover the courage to live. With them by my side, I feel no longer alone, and I know that no matter what happens, I have a big family to support me. Now, whenever I have a night break, I like to watch dramas and relax. At the same time, I was also learning about CPA because I had signed up for the CPA exam. I hope that by improving my academic qualifications, I will be able to lay a solid foundation for my future career development.
During the time I joined the nursing home as a volunteer, I deeply felt the warmth and care of the elderly. They not only helped and supported me in my life, but also taught me many valuable life lessons. I believe that as long as we care for the elderly and build sincere friendships with them, we can create a warm and harmonious community together. Thinking back to my previous imagination of nursing homes, I admit that I used to have some biases. However, through this volunteer experience, I have discovered that the lives of the elderly are not monotonous and boring, and they still have a rich and colorful life. I hope that more people can understand and pay attention to the situation of nursing homes, and give more care and companionship to the elderly.
At the same time, I also call on all sectors of society to provide more support and resources to create a better living environment and welfare for the elderly. Let's work together so that every elderly person can enjoy a happy and dignified old age. Finally, I would like to ask readers, what is your impression of the nursing home?Would you like to join the volunteer ranks to provide help and care to the elderly?Let's work together for the happiness of the elderly!Intergenerational integration: a new attempt to live in a nursing home and share life with the elderlyIn modern society, with the intensification of population aging, the issue of old-age care has attracted more and more attention.
For young people, renting is expensive and stressful, while for the elderly, loneliness has become their biggest problem. How to solve these two problems has become a difficult problem before us. However, a recent project, intergenerational integration, may be able to offer us a completely new solution. As a young psychology major, I decided to try to live in a nursing home, which not only solved the problem of renting a house for myself, but also allowed me to use my professional strengths to help the elderly. How does the project work?First of all, I conducted an interview and visited the environment and model house of the nursing home with the person in charge.
I had doubts about the authenticity of the project, but when I saw the well-furnished rooms, my heart filled with joy. However, my parents were confused by the decision, and they were worried that it could be a **. To give them a better understanding, I gave them a detailed description of how the project works and my own motivations. On my first day at the nursing home, I was both excited and apprehensive. After all, it's a brand new attempt. My service hours at the nursing home are every Tuesday and Sunday, and I bring some psychological talks and group counselling activities.
After retirement, older people often face anxiety and depression, they feel that they lack a job identity, and their children are busy with work and study, and they want to talk but cannot find a listener. Therefore, I will give them some advice to help them regulate their emotions. In addition to psychological lectures, I also organized some activities of puzzle games for the elderly and young to participate in. In a game called "Straight Talk", we divide people into small groups and improve communication by saying the opposite. Some seniors may not be able to understand the rules of the game quickly, but I will patiently explain it many times until they understand.
Many elderly people very much hope to be able to better participate in the activities, there is an Aunt Zhu who performed very well in class, she has poor eyesight and can not see the content on the PPT clearly, so she often asks me to help her "make up the class". As time went on, I felt the familiarity with the elderly increase. They are more accepting of me, and I can feel the change in their state. I've learned to listen to their stories more patiently, to communicate with them more, and they're happy because of it. Through more contact with the elderly, I have a better understanding of some of the difficulties and difficulties of parents. In addition to psychological counseling and activity organization, I also found that there are many elderly people in nursing homes who like to exercise.
They will gather in the activity room regularly to play ball and enjoy the fun of sports. Here, young and old participate and share the moments of life together. Through participating in intergenerational integration projects, I have found this approach to be very effective in solving the problem of renting in young people and loneliness in the elderly. Young people can get a comfortable living environment at a lower cost and have the opportunity to use their professional strengths to help the elderly in need. The elderly, on the other hand, are able to enjoy more care and companionship, find someone to talk to, and enrich their lives. By helping each other, a deep emotional bond is established between young and old, creating a warm, harmonious living environment together.
Overall, the intergenerational integration program provides us with an innovative solution that solves both the problem of renting for young people and the loneliness of older people. Through counselling, organising activities and daily companionship, deep friendships are forged between young and old. I believe that such a project deserves more attention and support. What do you think of the intergenerational integration program?Would you like to be a part of it?Hope to hear from you. Zhang Jin, a post-00 construction industry practitioner, spends 200 yuan per month to rent a nursing home, and organizes three to five activities a week, one-to-one companionship services and one-to-many group activities, and accompanies and learns from the elderly.
In the process, he discovered that the elderly did not live alone, but walked together, which made him feel that he was also needed. In addition to accompanying the elderly, he also learned a lot from them, such as medical knowledge, literature, theater, and architecture. Many elderly people will also dress up carefully, dress fashionably, and bring inspiration to young people. Zhang Jin's participation was supported and envied by family and friends. Zhang Jin's task of organizing weekly activities is huge, but it is also a meaningful job. He prepares three to five activities a week, each lasting maybe an hour, or about 20 activities over the course of a month. That's a lot of work for him.
Sometimes he consults with friends who work in services for the elderly in order to better complete the task. Zhang Jin spends 200 yuan a month to rent a nursing home. This allows him to get along better with and accompany the elderly. He conducts "one-to-one" companionship services after work every day, and "one-to-many" group activities on weekends. These activities include square dancing, health exercises and handicraft activities. On specific festivals, they will do some handicraft activities related to the festival, such as making lanterns and mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although he was more reserved and nervous at first, the kindness and care of the old people quickly integrated him into their lives. The elderly do not live alone, but in groups.
This surprised Zhang Jin, but was also very happy. In the process, he found himself in need too. Older people feel a little disconnected from society, and their presence is necessary for young people. In the process of getting along with the elderly, Zhang Jin also learned a lot of knowledge and experience from them. Zhang Jin learned a lot from the elderly, such as medical knowledge, literature and drama. Uncle Chen, who accompanied him, was a knowledgeable doctor, and he wrote a booklet to share a lot of tips about fitness exercises. Uncle Chen not only understands medicine, but also literature, drama and architecture, and even recommends some books and attractions to Zhang Jin.
In addition to this, the old people will also dress up carefully, dress fashionably, and bring inspiration to the young. Zhang Jin found that what is popular among the old people is only now being played by the young. Zhang Jin's participation was supported and envied by family and friends. His friends thought he had enjoyed his retirement life in advance. He thinks the work is rewarding and he learns a lot from it. He hopes to continue to be involved in this work and hopes that more people will be able to join the volunteer team. In general, as a post-00s construction industry practitioner, Zhang Jin rents a nursing home and organizes activities to accompany and learn from the elderly. He found that the old people did not live alone, but walked together.
In the process, he gained a lot of knowledge and experience, and he was supported and envied by his family and friends. He hopes that more people will be able to join this volunteer team to serve the elderly. Do you have any similar experiences or thoughts?Welcome to leave a message to share. The Importance of Accompanying Family: As time goes by, I gradually understand the importance of accompanying my family. During the time I lived with the elderly, I deeply felt the care and love of my family. I used to think that their advice was a kind of nagging, but now, I realize that they care deeply about me. It made me reflect on my past neglect and indifference to my family.
Therefore, I decided to spend more time with them and spend quality time with them. Staying in a nursing home isn't scary, it's another life experience. At first, I resisted, fearing that I would lose my freedom and independence. However, when I really settled into the life of the nursing home, I found it full of warmth and love. With other old people, I made many like-minded friends and we spent many happy times together. Here, I no longer feel lonely and helpless, but have found my own value and meaning of existence. One of the benefits of living in a nursing home is that we enjoy a full range of care and attention.
Nursing homes provide professional medical care and daily living support, guaranteeing our physical health and quality of life. Moreover, the nursing home organizes a variety of colorful activities, so that we can spend a fulfilling and meaningful day. Whether it's participating in fitness activities, learning new skills, or participating in social gatherings, we can always find something that interests us and makes life more fun and fulfilling. In a nursing home, I also realized the importance of loneliness and companionship. As we age, our social circles are getting smaller and smaller, and we often feel lonely and helpless. In the nursing home, we can share each other's stories and experiences with other elderly people, and support and encourage each other.
This companionship brings us warmth and comfort, and makes us feel that we are not alone. The time we spend with our families is also more precious, and we are able to reminisce about the past and share our joys and sorrows. This kind of companionship not only nourishes our souls, but also makes us feel the importance of our family. One might think that living in a nursing home means giving up freedom and independence. But in reality, living in a nursing home has given me more freedom. In a nursing home, we no longer have to worry about all kinds of trivial things, such as cooking, cleaning, etc. We can spend more time pursuing what interests us and enjoying life.
In addition, the nursing home offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to our various needs. Here, we can live a comfortable and free life without being bothered by the outside world. Overall, living in a nursing home is a new life experience that allows us to rediscover our worth and meaning of existence. Here, we enjoy a full range of care and care, and find new friends and companionship. Spending time with our families, we realized the importance of companionship and cherished every moment with them even more. Life in a nursing home not only makes us feel free and comfortable, but it also allows us to find new joy and fulfillment.
Therefore, I strongly believe that living in a nursing home is a wise choice that gives us a happy and meaningful old age. In this fast-paced society, we often overlook the importance of spending time with our families. We should always remember that family members are the most important people in our lives. Whether we are young or old, we should spend more time with our families and share our joys and sorrows. Only in this way can we create infinite happiness and good memories in a limited time. Therefore, I sincerely appeal to all of you to cherish every moment with your family and make love and companionship the most important part of our lives.
Finally, I would like to ask you how you think about the importance of spending time with your familyWill you choose to live in a nursing home?Why?Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and comments!
What are your thoughts on this matter?Comments are welcome**!