CHINA: Beijing to Have 3 Beds for Every 100 Elders by 2010

. NEW YORK (Global Action On Aging), October 1, 2008: CHINA: By 2010, Beijing aims to have 3 beds for every 100 elders. This will amount to 68,000 beds. At present, the number of beds for elders stands at 38,000 and is insufficient for demand. In 2008, Beijing has invested 1 hundred million Yuan (about 15 million US dollars) for the development of elder home care services. It is estimated that by 2025, the demand for beds in care facilities for the aging will rise to 180,000. Original Article in Chinese Source: GAA Report Newsletter