The teething troubles of turning China’s kindergartens into homes for the aged

The teething troubles of turning China’s kindergartens into homes for the aged

In his 21 years of running kindergartens, Yu Bo has never had this much trouble filling places. Previously, he did not even need to advertise. Parents crowded his office asking if they could pay a year in advance to reserve a spot. Sometimes women even came to him while pregnant. At their business peak, he … Read more

‘Pill box’ style meal organiser created to help elderly

‘Pill box’ style meal organiser created to help elderly

A tongue-in-cheek device has been developed to underscore the serious issue of the pressures faced by carers when caring for a loved one. This follows research involving 500 unpaid carers, which revealed that 53% are concerned their elderly relatives forget to eat their meals when they’re alone. The device, created by meal delivery company Wisely … Read more