Virtual nursing homes in need of more funds
By Ma Lie in Xi'an | China Daily | Updated: 2013-12-20 07:07
Experts call on government to boost support for home-based care
Local governments are being urged to boost funding for "virtual nursing homes" to cope with the rising demand for elderly care.
The model, which allows retirees to receive support in their own homes through a network of service providers, has already been put into practice in some areas, including Gansu province.
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