News - South China Morning Post
· collected 2026-08-26 · by Zoey Zhang
A 90-year-old Chinese woman named Wen Bo is dedicating herself to caring for her husband, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, ensuring his dignity remains intact. The couple, married since 1960, relied on domestic help for daily tasks after Wen's husband's condition worsened in 2023. Wen chose not to burden their adult sons with caregiving responsibilities, instead taking on the role herself. Reports from mainland media describe how the couple relies on a combination of family visits and hired assistance to manage their daily lives.
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Wen Bo, a 90-year-old woman living in Beijing, has inspired millions with her dedication to caring for her husband who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. She has been his full-time carer since he was diagnosed with the condition in 2023, when he was already 92 years old. Wen and her husband, whom she met as secondary school classmates and married in 1960, had a long and active life together before his health began to decline. Despite the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer's, Wen is determined to preserve not only her husband's physical health but also his dignity. With the help of a domestic helper, she manages cooking and household chores while their children visit whenever possible. Wen's story is seen as providing a fresh perspective on growing old in China, one defined by mutual respect and deep devotion between partners.
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Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity
Story provides China youth with a fresh perspective on growing old, defined by mutual respect and deep devotion
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A 90-year-old woman in Beijing is devoted to caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s disease, determined to safeguard not only his health but also his dignity.
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Wen Bo and her husband, who is two years older, first met as secondary school classmates.
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After several years of long-distance courtship, they married in 1960.
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Together, they raised two sons and embraced an active lifestyle for decades, engaging in activities like swimming and walking, as well as taking occasional trips throughout China and abroad.
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Their lives took a turn in 2023 when Wen’s husband began to experience memory loss and incontinence, ultimately receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Rather than burden their sons, who are busy with their own families and careers, Wen chose to become her husband’s full-time carer.
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According to reports from mainland media, the couple rely on a domestic helper for cooking and household chores, while their children visit whenever possible.
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