<p class="ql-block"> 光蓉姐姐今天带我来到了她们地区的老年活动中心。</p><p class="ql-block"> 进了大门，要在柜台前打卡。州政府会根据来活动中心的人数，按月给活动中心拨款。</p><p class="ql-block"> 活动中心由政府派人来管理，这个活动中心有约十人来管理。部分活动，是由志愿者自愿来服务。</p><p class="ql-block">Sister Guangrong took me to the elderly activity center in their area today.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">When you enter the gate, you have to punch in at the counter. The state government will allocate monthly funds to the activity center according to the number of people coming to the activity center.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The activity center is managed by people sent by the government, and this activity center is managed by about ten people. Some activities are volunteered by volunteers.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 进大门不远有一个小吃店，一些小零食和咖啡饮料等，老人们可以在这里休息谈天。</p><p class="ql-block">Not far from the gate, there is a snack bar, some snacks and coffee drinks, etc., where the elderly can rest and talk.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 小食品价格低于市场</p><p class="ql-block">The price of small food is lower than the market price.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 练功房</p><p class="ql-block"> 每天来这里运动的老年人不少，美国人从小到老都非常喜欢运动，已经养成了习惯。</p><p class="ql-block">Practice room</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">There are many elderly people who come here to exercise every day. Americans like sports very much since childhood and have formed a habit.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 花卉养育室，培养一些小盆花草，部分放在大门附近，1元一盆卖给喜欢的人。</p><p class="ql-block"> 这是老人们义务参加的活动，姐姐也在其中。今天姐姐带我参观，这里没开门。 </p><p class="ql-block">In the flower care room, cultivate some small pots of flowers and plants, some of which are placed near the gate and sold to people who like for 1 yuan per pot.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">This is an activity that the elderly volunteered to participate in, and my sister is also in it. My sister showed me around today. It's not open here.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 棋牌室，美国人爱玩儿Rummikub，不同于中国的麻将。</p><p class="ql-block">In the chess and card room, Americans like to play Rummikub, which is different from Chinese mahjong.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这是政府对老年人乘坐交通工具的优惠政策宣传，并协助老年人办理相关手续。</p><p class="ql-block"> 姐姐做了双膝盖手术后，办理了老年停车卡，她的车可以随时停在有轮椅标识的车位上。 </p><p class="ql-block"> 姐姐根据医生证明登记后，可以享受各种交通的接送服务。需要坐火车、飞机时，可以享受非常便宜的服务车接送。</p><p class="ql-block"> 姐姐带我从华盛顿到伊利诺伊参加家族聚会时，就是约了这样的车。一次$ 4元，可以有一个人陪伴。到机场后，有服务人员用轮椅，将姐姐送上飞机。下飞机时，机场的人会在机舱门口接，送到停车场，服务车会等在停车场，将我们送到家。</p><p class="ql-block">This is the government's publicity of preferential policies for the elderly to take transportation, and assist the elderly to go through the relevant procedures.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">After double knee surgery, my sister applied for an elderly parking card, and her car can be parked in a wheelchair-marked parking space at any time.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">After registering according to the doctor's certificate, my sister can enjoy all kinds of transportation services. When you need to take a train or plane, you can enjoy a very cheap service car.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">When my sister took me from Washington to Illinois for a family party, she made an appointment for such a car. $4 at a time, you can be accompanied by one person. After arriving at the airport, a service staff used a wheelchair to take my sister on the plane. When getting off the plane, the people at the airport will be picked up at the door of the cabin and delivered to the parking lot. The service car will wait in the parking lot to take us home.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 一些活动和课程的安排广告（可以领取印刷的月活动安排）</p><p class="ql-block"> 这里的老人，都会积极的参加各种活动，以丰富他们的生活。</p><p class="ql-block"> Advertisements for the arrangement of some activities and courses (monthly activity arrangements can be received in print)</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The elderly here will actively participate in various activities to enrich their lives.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 图画学习班的作品</p><p class="ql-block">Works of the picture study class</p> <p class="ql-block"> 图书馆的图书是大家捐赠的。</p><p class="ql-block"> 平时组织活动或开会也在这里。</p><p class="ql-block">The books in the library are donated by everyone.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Usually organize activities or meetings here.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 东方人活动室，包括：华人、越南人、印度人、日韩等国家和东亚地区的人聚会的房间。</p><p class="ql-block"> 每周二上午9点-下午2点，老年人在这里聚会，中心提供早餐和午餐，以及一些活动用品等。</p><p class="ql-block"> 其他时间作为会议室，活动、学习等用途。</p><p class="ql-block"> Oriental activity room, including: Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, South Korea and other countries and East Asian people's meeting rooms.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the elderly meet here, and the center provides breakfast and lunch, as well as some activity supplies.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Other times are used as conference rooms, activities, learning, etc. </p> <p class="ql-block"> 老人们手工制作的玩偶，我和姐姐拍张照！</p><p class="ql-block"> 老人们做的木雕非常精致，姐姐做的也在其中。</p><p class="ql-block">Old people's handmade dolls, my sister and I take a picture!</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The wood carvings made by the old people are very exquisite, and my sister is also among them.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 中午我们来到食堂，这里提供午餐，8元一份，政府补贴5元。</p><p class="ql-block"> At noon, we came to the canteen, where we provide lunch, 8 yuan a piece, and the </p><p class="ql-block">government subsidy is 5 yuan.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 我也来体验一下美国老年人的福利午餐</p><p class="ql-block">I will also experience the welfare lunch for the elderly in the United States.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 姐姐的朋友May在帮助发饭，姐姐也是这里的服务员。</p><p class="ql-block"> 在这里义务服务时，可免餐费。</p><p class="ql-block">My sister's friend May is helping to serve meals, and my sister is also a waiter here.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">When providing compulsory service here, the meal fee is free.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 光蓉姐姐和朋友May、John、Jenny 、Sallie在一起快乐的干杯！我赶紧给她们留个影。</p><p class="ql-block">Cheers to Sister Guangrong and her friends May, John, Jenny and Sallie! I quickly took a picture of them.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 大家邀请我和她们一起拍照，请来工作人员Deloris帮助，她高兴的把自己也加入到我们合影中。</p><p class="ql-block">Everyone invited me to take photos with them and asked the staff Deloris to help. She was happy to add herself to our group photo.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 看看Sallie笑的像不像30岁的小姑娘？</p><p class="ql-block"> 她看了我给她们拍的照片，对我说：能不能给她拍个三十岁的照片，我单独给她拍了一张，笑的灿烂，恢复青春。</p><p class="ql-block">Look, does Sallie smile like a 30-year-old girl?</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">She looked at the photos I took for them and said to me: Can you take a 30-year-old photo of her? I took a picture of her alone, smiling brightly and restoring her youth.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这是午餐的饭菜、饮料。</p><p class="ql-block"> 对发放的饭菜，有严格的要求，不仅要保证食品的温度，其实她们吃的东西，基本都是冷冻的，保证素菜和水果的新鲜。也要保证食品营养元素的荤素搭配，为老人提供符合健康要求的食品。</p><p class="ql-block">This is the lunch meal and drink.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">There are strict requirements for the meals distributed, not only to ensure the temperature of the food, but also to ensure that the food they eat is basically frozen to ensure the freshness of vegetarian dishes and fruits. It is also necessary to ensure the combination of meat and nutrients in food, and provide food that meets the health requirements for the elderly.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 没吃完还带回了一些。</p><p class="ql-block">I didn't finish eating and brought some back. </p> <p class="ql-block"> 大家说说笑笑、亲亲热热，不知不觉快三点了。老年生活的安逸和快乐。</p><p class="ql-block"> 到停车场，86岁的姐姐敏捷潇洒的开车回家。哈哈，又是一个愉快的日子。</p><p class="ql-block">Everyone talked and laughed and made up. Unconsciously, it was almost three o'clock. The comfort and happiness of old age.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">At the parking lot, my 86-year-old sister drove home quickly and freely. Haha, it's another happy day.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这是活动中心免费发给姐姐的电脑等。</p><p class="ql-block"> 电脑是非常普通的电脑，姐姐学会了在电脑上写日记、写信、记账等。</p><p class="ql-block">This is the computer that the activity center sent to my sister for free.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The computer is a very ordinary computer. My sister learned to keep a diary, write letters, keep accounts, etc. on the computer.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 老年人出门时，把它系在腰上，提请司机注意，包內可放手机等随身物品。</p><p class="ql-block">When the elderly go out, tie it to their waist and draw the driver's attention. Mobile phones and other personal belongings can be put in the bag.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 这个手环，老人带在手上，若遇到意外或问题，可随时拨打上边的电话，可以得到及时的救助。</p><p class="ql-block">The old man is taking this bracelet in his hand. If he encounters an accident or problem, he can call the phone number at any time to get timely assistance.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 总结一下：听姐姐介绍，政府不但为老年人安排了丰富多彩的活动，还给每位老人发放笔记本电脑、过马路安全腰带和急救电话手环等，以及一些日用品。发放电脑后，开办了电脑课，帮助老人学习使用电脑。</p><p class="ql-block"> 美国老年福利是用税收来提供的，各州、各地区政府，根据各自税收状况，按比例提取，用于给老人安排上述活动，发放部分用品，以及午餐补贴等。</p><p class="ql-block"> 因此各地区的福利补贴状况并不相同，</p><p class="ql-block"> Wheaton 是首都华盛顿地区比较富有的地区。听说这里的福利较一些地方要更好些。</p><p class="ql-block"> 美国老年人一般在自己居住地区的老年活动中心享受福利待遇，但也可以去其他地区的老年服务中心，对区域没有严格的控制。</p><p class="ql-block"> 总的来说，这里老年生活还是较好的。当然，这只是看了一个地区养老服务中心的状况，一点一滴不能代表全面，但可以择优去劣，让老年人有一个幸福的晚年。</p><p class="ql-block">To sum up: According to my sister, the government has not only arranged a variety of activities for the elderly, but also distributed laptops, cross-the-road safety belts, first-aid telephone bracelets, as well as some daily necessities to each elderly. After distributing the computer, a computer class was held to help the elderly learn to use the computer.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The benefits for the elderly in the United States are provided by taxes. The governments of each state and region shall withdraw them in proportion according to their respective tax conditions to arrange the above activities for the elderly, distribute some supplies, and provide lunch subsidies, etc.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Therefore, the welfare subsidies are not the same in different regions.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Wheaton is a relatively rich area in Washington, D.C. I heard that the benefits here are better than those in some places.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The elderly in the United States generally enjoy welfare benefits in the elderly activity centers in the areas where they live, but they can also go to the elderly service centers in other regions, and there is no strict control over the area.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Generally speaking, the old age life here is better. Of course, this is just a look at the situation of a regional elderly care service center. Bit by bit, it can't represent a comprehensive one, but it can choose the best from the bad, so that the elderly can have a happy old age.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 我把美篇发给了姐姐，姐姐和朋友们看不懂，用了美篇的翻译软件，不知是否能满足她们的愿望。</p>