Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Henan Woman Seeks ‘Daughter’ Caregiver, Offering Flat and 3,000 Yuan Monthly Pay

The appeal highlights a growing market for surrogate caregivers in an ageing China.

Overview

  • Ma, an elderly resident of Henan, publicly offered one of her two flats, her possessions, and her 3,000 yuan monthly pension to a woman willing to care for her and provide companionship.
  • Reports say she has about 400,000 yuan in savings and plans to leave her other flat to her younger daughter.
  • She cites poor health, including asthma and limited mobility, and asks for help with daily care and medical visits while rejecting placement in a nursing home.
  • Ma says her elder daughter wants to sever ties and her younger daughter has a mental disability, and she prefers to formalize any arrangement with a contract.
  • A Henan lawyer notes the elder daughter legally owes support under Chinese law and advises a legacy support agreement, as online reaction ranges from interest to skepticism with no hire confirmed.