China's aging population drives growth in elderly care services, leading to new professions like elderly bathing assistants.

China's aging population leads to the rise of new professions like elderly bathing assistants, due to increasing demand for elderly care services. The country is facing a shortage of health and social care workers, necessitating efforts to enhance caregivers' skills, integrate medical courses into elderly care programs, and boost incentives and social recognition to attract young people to the sector. The silver economy in China, catering to the needs of older adults, is projected to reach 30 trillion yuan by 2035.

August 15, 2024
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