After retiring from her job as a teacher, Ma Shujie found her days taken up with caring for her 89-year-old mother-in-law who's battling Alzheimer's. This personal journey highlights a growing trend observed by the Beijing 12345 Citizen Hotline, which has been receiving an increasing number of requests from elderly individuals caring for their parents.
In response to this rising demand, the city of Beijing launched an ambitious plan in 2021 to establish 1,000 community care centers and nursing homes for the elderly. This initiative was driven by the Hotline's innovative \"topic of the month\" mechanism, which focuses on pressing community issues each month to effectively address the needs of residents.
The impact of these efforts is vividly portrayed in the CGTN documentary \"Hotline Beijing,\" where viewers can witness how both Ms. Ma and her mother-in-law have gained a new lease on life thanks to the support provided by the Hotline. Initiatives like these not only offer vital resources and assistance to caregivers but also enhance the overall quality of life for seniors across the city.
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Hotline Beijing | Helping the elderly care for their seniors
cgtn.com
