Speaking of her daughter-in-law, the mother-in-law praised her highly: "She takes care of my eating every day in different ways!" Preparing three meals a day for the elderly is Qian Wencai's top priority -- knowing how many teeth the elder has left, she always prepares finely chopped vegetables for her; when there are bones, she carefully removes them. She alternates between black fish soup, spare rib soup, soft-shell turtle soup, and pigeon soup to ensure a constant supply of fresh broth. As the mother-in-law finds plain water tasteless, the daughter-in-law keeps red date tea and honey jujube tea ready, urging the elder to drink three large cups daily.
With a harmonious family atmosphere, the mother-in-law is genuinely happy. Not only does she have a good appetite, but she also bathes twice a week during winter, with her bedding aired daily. Surprisingly, by the end of last year, new black hair began growing near the roots at the back of her head. "Now, almost all the hair close to the scalp is black!"
According to Xinhua News Agency (reporter Liu Yuancong, correspondent Zhou Xueping, Xu Jing, intern Shi Qian), "Grandma Ren, you're turning young again!" Yesterday, 92-year-old Ren Xinyun was taking a stroll in the neighborhood when neighbors noticed that the elderly woman, who once had a full head of white hair, now had black hair reappearing, looking spirited and energetic. The elderly woman smiled and said it was all thanks to her daughter-in-law.
Recently, when Xu Jing, a staff member from the Changqing Garden No. 2 Community Service Station, visited for the annual review of the senior citizen’s card, she saw Grandma Ren sitting in a rattan chair, playing with her over two-year-old great-grandson while humming along to the MTV of "Beijing Welcomes You." "Mom's memory may be a bit poor, but her body is very strong; she eats well and sleeps soundly every day," said her daughter-in-law Qian Wencai, who is the elder's "private caregiver." (Editor: SN005)
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