Essays In Asia: Spread Your Wings: 018-NS-Hong-Kong

An elderly woman, whose family decided to place their relative in a nursing home, shares a cubicle with another patient, who is being fed by an attendant. Traditionally, the elderly will live with their children and grandchildren. However, as the younger generation have greater access to a college education and corporate jobs, many choose to place their elderly relatives in nursing homes for twenty-four hour care. Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong

An elderly woman, whose family decided to place their relative in a nursing home, shares a cubicle with another patient, who is being fed by an attendant.  

Traditionally, the elderly will live with their children and grandchildren. However, as the younger generation have greater access to a college education and corporate jobs, many choose to place their elderly relatives in nursing homes for twenty-four hour care.  

Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong