[Explanation] In order to cope with the aging of the population and solve the inconveniences in the lives of the elderly, the Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone has opened day care stations in multiple communities within its jurisdiction for the extremely needy people over the age of 60, the subsistence allowances, and And the disabled elderly provide free breakfast and lunch services, and provide preferential dining services for residents with different needs to facilitate their lives.

　　[Explanation] Recently, the reporter visited several day care stations in the development zone.

Near noon, the staff in the cafeteria of a care station had prepared meals. There were plenty of meat and vegetables, which attracted many elderly people to come to eat.

Hao Jinglan, a resident of Huayuan Community, told reporters that since the care station here is open, she and her wife have often come here to eat. Now they don’t have to go shopping and cooking by themselves, which makes life much more convenient.

　　[Concurrent] Hao Jinglan, a resident of Huayuan Community, Qinhuangdao City

　　We (two people) always eat here, because we are getting old, and even when we buy and cook, we feel very fortunate to have three meals a day. Since we went to the cafeteria to have a meal, we feel a lot lighter.

　　[Concurrent] Xu Shixue, a resident of Xinglong Shangfu Community, Qinhuangdao City

　　Since the establishment of this community (day care) service station, it has provided a lot of convenience for young people to go to work and for the elderly to eat out, and the price of (meals) is very affordable, and the hygiene of (canteen) is also very good.

　　[Explanation] According to Wang Chaoyi, the person in charge of the day care station in Huayuan Community of the Economic and Technological Development Zone of Qinhuangdao City, the dining hours of the care station are from 6 am to 14:00, and breakfast and lunch are provided.

In addition, the care station is also equipped with an activity room, which is open from 8:30 to 17:30, where the elderly can engage in various entertainment activities.

Currently, the day care station does not provide evening services.

　　[Concurrent] Wang Chaoyi, person in charge of day care station in Huayuan Community, Qinhuangdao City

　　The (care station) also provides cultural and entertainment venues for the elderly in the jurisdiction, where they can play chess, sing, and dance.

We also regularly organize cultural events and competitions to let them participate, so that they can have fun and do something in their old age.

　　[Explanation] Huo Wentao, deputy director of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of the Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone, told reporters that the small canteen of the day care station is provided by the local government with a corresponding place, and a third party with a catering food business license is invited to operate it. Provide corresponding assistance on basic equipment, which reduces operating costs and allows care station operators to provide residents with more favorable services.

Huo Wentao said that for the sustainability of the development of the care station, the cafeteria of the care station is open to all residents in the community, and residents can order meals during meal times or go to eat in.

　　[Concurrent] Huo Wentao, Deputy Director of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone

　　At present, 12 day care stations have been built in the whole district. Each day care station, in accordance with the needs of the elderly in the district, provides services such as meal assistance, cleaning assistance, emergency assistance, leisure and entertainment for the elderly.

This year, we have accelerated the construction of day care stations, and strive to achieve full coverage of day care service stations in all communities by the end of the year.

　　Chen Shiyu Wang Linlin reports from Qinhuangdao, Hebei

Editor in charge: 【Luo Pan】