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Ageing in China Statistics tell us that China has 153 million people now over 60 and around 20% of them are in need of long term care services. That is over 30 million people. That demographic, coupled with the fact that a growing number of Chinese children choose not to live with their parents after marriage, puts more people dependent on the government for support. Development of home care services is a critical element in the country’s plan for addressing this issue. But they also will need to depend on local not-for-profit organizations such as the Hetong Chartable Foundation for the Aged. This article at Xinhuanet.com provides insight into the challenges and solutions being sought to address this enormous demand. IAHSA is a global network of provider organizations, businesses, researchers, individuals and government officials, with representation in approximately 30 countries. More info www.iahsa.net     By KS Date 07-05-2009 Print this article  OTHER ARTICLES World's Older Population Projected to Triple by 2050   Critically Understanding Asian Perspectives on Ageing   Population Aging, Elderly Migration and Education Spending: Intergenerational Conflict Revisited   Ageing in China   The number of centenarians in Brazil   The 2009 Ageing Report   Happiness and Sex Difference in Life Expectancy   The Cost of Low Fertility in Europe   Brazil's Fertility Falls Below Two-Child Average   Centenarians in Scotland, 2002-2007