Spirit of unity for the young at heart
She believes that community-based elderly care is both convenient and enriching, and it allows her to socialize with peers of different ethnic groups, and pursue her hobbies.
"Community-based elderly care helps ease the burden on the younger generation, who have to concentrate on building a career. It also alleviates the concerns of those working in other cities about their parents," Wang says.
Residents can seek help from 90 volunteers from Donghu and other neighboring communities. The volunteers are divided into nine groups based on their expertise, which includes legal advocacy and psychological counseling.
One of them is Wei Fang, a 42-year-old associate professor at the School of Music and Dance at Kashi University. She and her students often sing for the residents.
"Everyone needs cultural and emotional enrichment in their lives. My students also benefit from the interactions, which allow them to hone their musical skills and improve their artistic appreciation," she says.
"I've learned a lot from these elderly residents, who all excel at their traditional dances. These kinds of cultural exchange activities infuse the community with vitality."
