[Commentary] On April 13, the reporter came to the Xinzhai Charity Nursing Home in Yushu, Yushu, Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. A row of chic and distinctive buildings were extremely warm under the sunshine of the plateau, and the old people in the nursing home Some are walking, and when they see the strangers, they will enthusiastically say "Hello" in Tibetan, and some old people are chanting prayers religiously.
[Explanation] It is understood that this charity nursing home was officially put into use in December 2017, and currently houses more than 100 elderly people from 60 to 96 years old. The more than 100 elderly people are lonely and elderly people who have no children to support. They are supported by nursing homes and enjoy support.
【Same period】 Dan Zhou, Dean of Xinzhai Charity Home for the Elderly in Yushu City
The Charity Home for the Elderly in Yushu City, where more than 100 elderly people live, all are five-guarantee households, widowed elderly people, all aged 60 to 96 years old, eating, living, seeing doctors, taking medicine and heating here are all free of charge. provide.
[Commentary] Old people living in nursing homes are currently enjoying the treatment of single rooms. The dean of the hospital, Dan Zhou said, according to the regulations, it should be a room for two people, but considering the current number of rooms in the nursing homes, there are fears between the elderly Because of conflicts in living habits, they are temporarily single rooms. The room is equipped with a TV, storage room, separate toilet, etc. The room looked very warm under the sunlight.
[Commentary] Xie Ga, a 82-year-old villager in Dafeng Village, Zhaxi, took part in the earthquake relief work at that time regardless of his own old age and frailty when the Yushu 4.14 earthquake occurred, but unfortunately left his left leg with sequelae. In 2018, Xie Ga came to the Xinzhai Charity Home for the Aged. His commendation for earthquake relief helped him become a celebrity in the home. He also likes to share his past history with others. Now the carer takes care of his daily life and lives happily.
[Same period] Xie Ga, the elderly in the nursing home
I worked in Dafeng Village, Zhaxi from 2008 to 2016. During the Yushu earthquake, I also participated in the earthquake relief work. During that process, my leg broke, and I still have some numbness and pain aftereffects. Now I am enjoying my old age in the nursing home Thanks to the country for helping me, and living in a nursing home is very comfortable.
[Same period] Measures for the elderly in the nursing home
I am sewing clothes for a visually impaired elderly. We will take care of each other, unite and help each other in the nursing home. I am an old party member. In Anchong Township, I am a team leader. Now the nursing home takes care of me very much and lets me Enjoy your old age, I am very grateful.
[Explanation] The nurse at the nursing home, Barao, told reporters that the nursing home is equipped with a doctor and two nurses who are on duty to solve the physical problems of the elderly. For the elderly who cannot take care of themselves, caregivers take care of their daily lives. At lunchtime, the laughter of old people came from the dining hall. At present, in addition to accepting the elderly in Yushu City, Xinzhai Charity Home for the Elderly in Yushu City has also radiated to the entire surrounding Tibetan area.
(Reporter Zhang Kun Qinghai Yushu reports)
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]