elderly care crisis
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.
Elderly Chinese Woman Offers Property and Salary for a "Daughter" Caretaker Amid Family Estrangement
Nov 27, 2025 09:13 pm CST
An elderly Chinese woman from Henan province is seeking a "daughter" to care for her, offering one of her two apartments and a monthly pension of 3,000 yuan (Rs 38,000). With her biological children unavailable - one estranged and another disabled - this case highlights China's growing elderly care crisis, where approximately 60% of citizens over 60 are "empty nesters" living without their children's support.