An Ultra-Small Care Home That Takes Only Six Residents: Can This Eldercare Model Work?
1. The hot topic: a discussion about being “small and warm” Recently, media reports have mentioned the model of an “ultra-small care home that takes only six residents”. This topic easily resonates: many people hope that older adults can live comfortably with attentive care, without feeling lost in a huge institution. People often imagine ideal eldercare as “like home”. A small courtyard taking in only a few residents, with a warm atmosphere and care in every detail—this idea itself is well-intentioned. But when it comes to whether it can be realized, the question is often not “do we want warmth”, but “can the warmth be sustained”. ...