With the acceleration of urbanization in China, the problem of urban population aging is becoming increasingly prominent. Retirees face financial pressures and lifestyle choices. Against this backdrop, Ruan Jia, a professor at Beijing Jiaotong University, made a striking suggestion: retirees can consider selling their houses to retire in the countryside. This proposal not only provides a new way of life for retirees, but also helps to alleviate the pressure on urban housing and promote the integration of urban and rural development.
The high price of housing in the city has put significant financial pressure on retirees. Selling the house to retire in the countryside can not only reduce the financial burden of retirees, but also increase the supply of housing in urban centers and curb the rapid housing prices**.
Rural pension provides a livable and suitable environment for retirees. The fresh air and beautiful environment in the countryside are conducive to the physical and mental health of retirees. At the same time, the countryside is also rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, and retirees can enjoy more leisure and entertainment activities to enrich their retirement life.
The mobility of retirees can promote the integration of urban and rural development. With the arrival of retirees, the economic vitality and social resources of the villages will be enhanced, and the infrastructure and public services of the villages will also be improved. This will help to achieve the optimal allocation of urban and rural resources and promote the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy.
However, we also need to be aware of the limitations and challenges of this proposal. Rural elderly care needs better infrastructure and public services, including support in medical care, elderly care, transportation, etc. At the same time, retirees need to adapt to the lifestyle and social environment of the countryside, which requires a certain period of adaptation and psychological preparation.
In general, the suggestion of Professor Ruan Jia of Jiao Tong University has triggered thinking and discussion on the way retirees provide for the elderly. Retirees can weigh the pros and cons according to their own circumstances and preferences and make a choice that suits them. At the same time, the society should also increase support and investment in rural pension to provide a better pension environment and conditions for retirees.