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Chengdu's Enhanced Elderly Care and Environmental Improvements

Chengdu enhances community-based elderly care, improves air quality and environment, and develops innovative service models.

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Chengdu Natural Resources Survey And Utilization Research Institute

Hou QianLiu Li

How is Chengdu improving its elderly care services?: Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is enhancing its community-based elderly care services to improve residents' well-being. This includes improving home care, increasing service facilities, and enhancing service quality and market efficiency.
Describe a notable initiative in Guihu related to meal assistance.: A notable innovation is the diversified meal assistance service, a collaboration between State-owned enterprises and community canteens. These canteens not only provide meals but also contribute to community development and governance.
How does the smart platform in Guihu facilitate elderly care and healthcare services?: A smart platform facilitates the "elderly care + healthcare" needs by allowing families to place orders, enterprises to accept them, and communities to supervise, ensuring high-quality and convenient services like meal assistance, transportation, cleaning, and medical care.
What innovative approaches are being used in Guihu sub-district to cater to the elderly?: Guihu sub-district in Xindu district prioritizes the multifaceted needs of the elderly through diverse models like multi-layered care, meal assistance programs, and smart home care services, all conveniently located near residents' homes.
What environmental improvements are being made in Chengdu to enhance residents' well-being?: Chengdu is improving its environment to support its residents' well-being. Initiatives include increasing forest coverage to 40.5 percent, creating 1500 parks, and improving air quality to 300 good air quality days annually.

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