Youth shaping the future of elderly care

Changing landscape

He also noticed how the elderly care industry has evolved over time.

She recalled that during her college years, the program mainly focused on two years of theoretical learning, with internships beginning in the third year.

This often created a gap between textbook knowledge and real-world application, causing some classmates to switch careers and resulting in a loss of talent in the field.

Today, the program she studied has been updated to "Smart Elderly Care Services and Management" to reflect the growing integration of technology in the industry.

The new curriculum combines theoretical instruction with internships, giving students a more comprehensive understanding of industry developments.

He mentioned that Wuhan boasts many government-supported smart senior care service labs.

"At our nursing home, for example, we use a smart sleep monitoring device, just like the smartwatches that young people wear. It's placed under the bed to track the sleep patterns of elderly residents," He explained.

Working in a nursing home, He has faced the realities of aging and death at a much younger age than most people in their 20s. At first, she would tremble when calling for an ambulance during emergencies, but now, she has learned to stay calm.

"Aging and death are natural parts of life. We just need to learn to handle them with more acceptance," she said.