Demand rises for high-quality, affordable services

A typical day for 82-year-old Beijing resident Wang Baoyu centers around a senior care center near his home.

He and his 80-year-old wife visit the center almost every day, either to fetch the delicious and nutritionally balanced food they have ordered, or to take part in activities the center has organized, including lectures, movies, photo shoots, and performances.

"With the center, its activities and the friends we have met there, we no longer feel lonely, and the takeout food is especially convenient, saving us the trouble of cooking or dining out," said the retired scientist who is entitled to special subsidies from the central government.