The New Neighbors Downstairs

When my grandmother turned eighty, she moved into a small flat near our home.

She lives alone, but she is not lonely.

Every morning, a young nurse named Anna visits her for an hour.

Anna helps her wash, takes her blood pressure, and makes sure she takes her medicine.

My grandmother says Anna is like a granddaughter to her.

In our city, many old people live by themselves.

Their children work far away and cannot visit often.

Some of them forget to eat or take their pills.

To solve this problem, the local government started a home-care service last year.

Young workers go to old people's homes and help them with daily tasks.

They also talk with them and listen to their stories.

My grandmother enjoys these visits very much.

She says the service gives her not only care but also friendship.

However, there are not enough workers for everyone.

The city is looking for more people to join the team.

I think this is a good job because it helps both the young and the old.