Young singles must volunteer time to assist with seniors at the facility

Young singles who do volunteer work at a nursing home in Shanghai, which will open next month, will be able to exchange hours for rent at the facility.

It is a groundbreaking attempt in Shanghai, as well as the country, to encourage the young generation to participate more in caring for the elderly while alleviating the heavy pressure of soaring rent, said Jin Yujun, public relations manager at Shanghai Shenyang Investment Management Co, which operates the nursing home in downtown Putuo district.