CHINA: Chatting Nurses Are Friends of the Elderly

SHANGHAI, February 22, 2007: The Baoshan community in Shanghai has over 90,000 people, with over 40% being elderly. Many have chronic diseases, often feeling lonely and depressed. The community service center hires "chatting nurses" to provide company and support. Some of these chatting nurses are volunteers from Shanghai Medicine University, who are also able to provide the elderly with some professional advice. This service will be expanded to other communities soon. Copyright © Global Action on Aging