Ever felt torn between back-to-back deadlines and making that 5 PM call home? Meet Prof. Hu Yong from Peking University in the Chinese mainland —a true 'scholar & caregiver' who's juggling research papers and late-night care sessions for his aging parents. 🤓❤️
For Hu, caregiving isn’t just a family duty —it’s a universal human role, from childhood hugs to helping loved ones in their twilight years. No one can dodge it, so why not embrace it? He’s turning his own experience into a mission: advocating for the millions of young adults who are also on this tightrope. 🌐🤝
Dealing with his mother’s Alzheimer’s (a brain disorder that affects memory and daily tasks) opened his eyes to how isolating and draining caregiving can be. Beyond lab research, he’s pushing for a 'care-oriented society' —think long-term care insurance (so families aren’t left footing the bill) and community-based services (local care hubs you can tap into). 🏘️💡
Here’s a fact: family caregivers are the unsung backbone of our health system. Without them, hospitals and social services would buckle under demand. That’s why Hu calls caregivers the ultimate social bottom line. 💪
He also sparks an important convo on 'death quality' —ensuring that our loved ones can have a peaceful, dignified farewell. After all, the end-of-life chapter deserves as much care as the rest of our story. 🌱✨
By sharing his journey, Professor Hu Yong lights the path for systemic change and reminds us that caring is more than a task —it’s a bond that unites us all. Ready to rethink care in your community? Let’s talk! 🙌
Reference(s):
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