Elderly Chinese Woman Offers Apartment and Monthly Salary to Hire a Surrogate Daughter for Care and Companionship

Nov 27, 2025 11:18 pm CST

An elderly woman in China's Henan province has made headlines by offering her apartment and a monthly stipend of $420 to someone willing to become her surrogate daughter and provide care in her old age. Despite having two biological daughters—one estranged and another with mental disabilities—she seeks companionship and assistance with daily activities. This unusual arrangement highlights China's growing elderly isolation crisis, where nearly 60% of seniors live without nearby family support.