Senior people pose for a photo with a staffer of Gonghe Home in Beijing yesterday, China’s first shared ownership elderly home. Put into service at the end of last year, the establishment caters to elderly residents who require doctors on call around the clock, rehabilitation, care services, barrier-free passages, dining halls and recreational facilities. Beijing’s aging population will make up 30 percent of its total population by 2030, according to local media reports.China News Service |