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For Chen Sheng, a young man in Meitan, Guizhou Province, caring for the elderly is more than a job—it's a calling. Chen Sheng was raised by his grandparents, and his dream was to take care of more elderly people. After graduating in 2017 with a degree in health care, Chen Sheng completed eight months of training in a local hospital and started to work in a nursing home.
In his early working days, the challenges he faced were more than expected. He got up at 6 a.m. to help with morning tasks. He provided full bedside care, especially for the elderly who had to stay in bed all the time. Often, his day didn't end until 11 p.m. He wanted to quit at first, but after a period, the warmth and trust he received from the elderly changed his mind.
Using his medical knowledge, Chen Sheng takes care of the elderly in a proper way, including physical examination, health guidance and advice on food. "I arrived at the nursing home with lots of illnesses and could only lie in bed. After two months of good care by Chen Sheng, I was able to walk again by myself. Life here is very convenient, from satisfying daily services to good medical care, just like at home," said Grandpa Li.
Besides medical care, Chen Sheng also gives emotional support. He always offers comfort in time when a grandpa or a grandma is upset. Grandma Sun likes to talk with Chen Sheng every day and always shares things she considers valuable. Grandma Sun feels warm and happy because of Chen Sheng. Her family thanks him for his patience and compassion.
As the needs for elderly care continue to grow, more and more young people, including those born after 2000, have come to work in the nursing home. They are making every effort to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life.
词汇
calling /'kɔːlɪŋ/ n. 使命感 complete /kəm'pliːt/ v. 完成,结束
quit /kwɪt/ v. 停止,放弃 emotional /ɪ'məʊʃənl/ adj. 情感的
compassion /kəm'pæʃn/ n. 同情
理解
1. What changed Chen Sheng's mind and made him continue to work in the nursing home?
The warmth and trust he received from the elderly.
2. What do you think we can do to take good care of the elderly and make them live a happy life?
The elderly might move or talk more slowly than we do, so it’s important for us not to rush them or get angry. A smile or a kind word can make their whole day better.
