The government in Tianjin pledged on Saturday to set up 80 nursing centers in 2013 to provide daytimeÂ
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care for senior residents.
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The promise was made at the opening ceremony of the Tianjin People's Congress.
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Huang Xingguo, mayor of the municipality, said the government will invest in another 5,000 beds to meetÂ
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the rising demand of seniors. The extra beds will mean there will be 42,000 beds for seniors in nursingÂ
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homes in Tianjin and ninety percent of elderly people will be able to access a home-delivered meal serviceÂ
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offered by communities.
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The boost in bed numbers is part of the efforts of the Tianjin government to improve living standards.Â
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Huang said the government will also increase recreational facilities and promote equal access toÂ
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education.
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More recreational facilities will be built to enrich people's leisure time activities, such as e-reading rooms,Â
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book bars, staff libraries and suburban cinemas.
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Residents will also be able to watch more dramas and listen to lectures about music appreciation.
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Kindergartens will be expanded to admit more children for preschool education. Kindergarten teachersÂ
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will also receive training to improve their teaching techniques.
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