Charity and healthy diet revealed as secrets of An Giang longevity
A commune in An Giang Province has become famous for having a large number of elderly people living healthy.
91-year-old Nguyen Thi Men can walk around on her own without a cane. "I used to work in the fields and the brickyard. When I retired, I just leave everything to my children and grandchildren," she said.
101-year-old Le Quang Bao is still very healthy. He often takes care of his plants, fish and goes to the pagoda every day. "I often do charity," he said. "I raised funds to build a road and pagodas like Hoa Thanh Pagoda. I still donate to charity groups."
Many old people in Nhon My Commune consider doing charity works and following vegetarian diets are secrets to a long life.
Nguyen Van No, head of Nhon My Charity Hospital said with help from eight traditional doctors, they have treated thousands of people over the past five years. The hospital opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. They mostly give treatments for skeletal diseases.
"The elderly here do not drink or smoke and they try to keep an optimistic mind and help other people," No said.
According to Nguyen Thi My Huong, an employee of Nhon My Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, they have 1,832 elderly people, with six over 100 years old.
She went on to say that the authorities always pay attention and have support policies for elderly people because they are a treasure and model for younger generations.
101-year-old Le Quang Bao
91-year-old Nguyen Thi Men can walk around on her own without a cane. "I used to work in the fields and the brickyard. When I retired, I just leave everything to my children and grandchildren," she said.
101-year-old Le Quang Bao is still very healthy. He often takes care of his plants, fish and goes to the pagoda every day. "I often do charity," he said. "I raised funds to build a road and pagodas like Hoa Thanh Pagoda. I still donate to charity groups."
Many old people in Nhon My Commune consider doing charity works and following vegetarian diets are secrets to a long life.
Nguyen Van No, head of Nhon My Charity Hospital said with help from eight traditional doctors, they have treated thousands of people over the past five years. The hospital opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. They mostly give treatments for skeletal diseases.
"The elderly here do not drink or smoke and they try to keep an optimistic mind and help other people," No said.
80-year-old Le Thi Quy
According to Nguyen Thi My Huong, an employee of Nhon My Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, they have 1,832 elderly people, with six over 100 years old.
She went on to say that the authorities always pay attention and have support policies for elderly people because they are a treasure and model for younger generations.
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