Elderly Care Is Not Just Talk
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Editor's review
The book's core value lies in its pragmatism and systematic approach. The author does not stop at the slogan that "elderly care is important" but delves into details in elderly care planning that are easily overlooked: from health management and financial reserves to psychological adjustment and the maintenance of social relationships, constructing a multidimensional framework for elderly care preparation. The book cites a large number of localized cases and data, making the discussion closer to the real situation of Chinese readers, and offers calm analysis of elderly care dilemmas with era-specific characteristics, such as "getting old before getting rich" and "one-child families."
In terms of professional judgment, the book's discussion is built on sociology, economics, and gerontology, with clear logic and without emotional dramatization. Although some financial planning content may require readers to update information themselves as policies change, the planning ideas and methodology it provides have long-term reference value. For middle-aged readers, this book can help build a "panoramic" understanding of elderly care and break the one-sided thinking that simply equates elderly care with "saving money" or "relying on children."
Its reading value lies in its early-warning and constructive nature. It is like a calm "plan for the second half of life," prompting readers to begin thinking and planning before problems become imminent. The writing style is plain and restrained; it does not create anxiety but offers actionable paths of thought.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Young and middle-aged readers aged 35–50 who have begun seriously considering future elderly care planning
- The "sandwich generation," who have elderly parents at home and need to balance caregiving with their own family responsibilities
- Researchers or students interested in social elderly care issues who hope to gain systematic knowledge rather than fragmented information
- Readers who prefer rational, pragmatic life-guidance books based on local cases
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking immediate solutions to specific medical or legal operational problems (this book focuses on macro-level planning)
- Readers expecting light reading or novel-like narration
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read together with family members; many topics in the book are suitable as starting points for intra-family communication
- Readers may take notes in light of their own family structure and financial situation while reading, turning general principles into personal plans
- It is not necessary to read straight through; readers can start with the chapters they are most concerned about (such as health, finances, or psychology)
About the publisher
Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers is a publisher known for professional books in the natural sciences, engineering technology, medicine and health, and agricultural technology. Its catalogue of 759 titles covers popular science, examinations, medicine, agriculture and forestry, and social culture. Representative books include several editions of The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton and Matthew Sands; the first and second volumes of Morris Kline's Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times; and the fourth edition of Molecular Pharmacognosy by Huang Luqi. Other representative authors include Feynman, Wei Xian and Zhang Zhibin. The publisher has developed distinctive strengths in classic translated works in physics and mathematics as well as in medical and agricultural professional titles, while also publishing popular science, textbooks and teaching materials, and journals. Its author resources draw on internationally renowned scientists and domestic specialists.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 精彩言论选
- 序一 直播养老，播撒爱心
- 序二 最有诗意的愿望，就是健康地生活
- 序三 大项的序
- 第一篇 养老，养什么？
- 第1题养老、养生、养以善终——养老究竟养什么？
- 第2题养老靠自己，潇洒又自在——“艺术”，为养老做主
- 第二篇 养老，抑或养健康？
- 第3题 战胜衰老，保持活力——健康是一种态度
- 第4题 见微知著聊养老——“营”领养老新方向
- 第5题 医养结合的目标和健康干预的意义——养老就是养健康
- 第三篇 养老，靠谁？
- 第6题 子女？政府？社会？——养老靠谁？
- 第7题 孝心、爱心、责任心——养老和养老地产到底要靠哪颗心？
- 第8题 80后“插足”养老，养老安排越早越好？——青年才俊看养老
- 第9题 房子不是用来炒的。那么用来养老呢？——激辩以房养老
- 第四篇 养老，去哪里？
- 第10题 商机和希望，风险与困局——民营养老机构的路在脚下
- 第11题 硬件重要还是软件重要？——如何选择养老机构
- 第12题 来自一线护理院院长的心声——“公办民营”是养老产业创新吗？
- 第13题 地产、旅游，还是养老？——旅居养老是个啥？
- 第五篇 养老，政策与方向？
- 第14题 养老政策利好的雨点，如何落到你身上？——你缴的养老金够用吗？
- 第15题 以养老的名义——养老地产不限购？！
- 第16题 “老博会”上会“老牛”——养老产业如何创新
- 第17题 如何实现金融与养老的有效结合？——运营驱动下的产融结合养老模式
- 第六篇 养老，地产或服务？
- 第18题 孤岛？蓝海？还是美丽新大陆？——解惑养老地产
- 第19题 养老地产和养老服务的整合——养老地产的“韩流”
- 第20题 如何实现商业目标和社会价值并存？——养老地产的核心是“地产”？！
- 第21题 服务还是房子？——养老产业卖的究竟是啥？
- 第22题 都想做养老——养老投资与并购发力点究竟在哪？
- 第七篇 养老，人才在哪里？
- 第23题 养老交响乐，首席在哪里？——养老的黄埔军校真的来了吗？
- 第24题 大项小兵说养老1周年特别节目——养老未来，非你莫属
- 跋
- 第25题 回归养老新常态，迎接产业新风口——养老行业的8大趋势
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About the author
Xiang Zhen is an author about whom little public information is available. The only confirmed work is the single title It's Not Just Talk: Elderly Care, commonly classified under social culture. Based on the existing information, the writing addresses elderly care, a social issue closely tied to everyday life. The title itself suggests a plain, practical tone, apparently intended to remind readers that elderly care cannot remain a matter of verbal discussion but must be grounded in concrete understanding and action. Because reliable records of birth and death dates, nationality, and professional background are unavailable, it is not possible to describe the author's personal history or creative development further. As a work, it is best understood as a social and cultural title for general readers, and its value lies in bringing a frequently generalized topic back to a realistic level and encouraging people to confront elderly care more seriously.
Zhang Xiaobing: publicly available information is limited. What can be confirmed is that the author's work touches on the field of society and culture, with one title held in the collection, Pension Is Not Just Talk. As the title suggests, the book addresses the practical issue of old-age care, arguing that it should not remain a matter of talk but must be translated into concrete action and institutional arrangements. The author discusses safeguards for later life, family responsibility and social support, writing in a style close to everyday experience and focusing on the real circumstances and choices of ordinary people. Because biographical details are scarce, the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, education and career cannot be verified, and no further inferences should be made. Judging from the existing work, Zhang Xiaobing's writing leans toward realistic observation and public issues, in plain language, turning abstract social questions into lived problems that readers can grasp. The book suits readers interested in aging society and livelihood issues.
