娄元菊：探索高端养老，打造跨境养老服务“江门模式”

Core Viewpoint - The trend of cross-border elderly care from Hong Kong and Macau to Jiangmen is becoming increasingly prominent, positioning Jiangmen as a preferred destination for elderly care services in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area [1] Group 1: Current Situation and Advantages - Jiangmen's geographical proximity and cultural ties to Hong Kong and Macau provide a strong foundation for its development as a cross-border elderly care base, with 1 in 5 Hong Kong residents having ancestral roots in Jiangmen [2] - A survey indicates that 87.9% of Hong Kong citizens aged 55 and above are willing to retire in mainland cities within the Greater Bay Area, highlighting the demand for such services [2] Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - Current cross-border elderly care models face challenges, including a "no coverage period" for medical insurance and incomplete medical data sharing, which need to be addressed to enhance service delivery [2] - Recommendations include conducting in-depth research to understand the needs of the elderly and improving policies to support the development of cross-border elderly care services [2] Group 3: Resource Utilization and Promotion - Jiangmen has a large overseas Chinese population, with over 5.3 million individuals of Jiangmen ancestry living in 145 countries, suggesting a potential for attracting more Hong Kong and overseas compatriots to return for elderly care [3] - The strategy aims to create a positive cycle of "returning to the homeland for elderly care" and enhancing the sense of belonging among overseas Chinese [3] Group 4: High-End Elderly Care Development - Jiangmen should establish a regular cooperation mechanism with Hong Kong and Macau, integrating the elderly care industry with the Greater Bay Area's development [4] - The proposal includes supporting Hong Kong and Macau investors in building elderly care facilities and exploring the establishment of a center for elderly products research, display, and trade [4] - There is a focus on cultivating international nursing talent and incorporating local elderly care products into international supply chains to enhance Jiangmen's market presence [4]