"From the moment you are born, your parentsare the only people who would sacrifice everything for you, including one ofthe most precious things of all: life."

In Taiwanese culture respect for the elderly isa very important value. In the beginning, parents do everything to provide forand take care of their children. But as they grow older, they require morepatience, more love and more care. Taitung, however, is one the poorestcounties in Taiwan. Often the children of elderly individuals must work duringthe day and cannot take care of their parents. Nursing homes and 24-hour careare simply too expensive for these families to afford. As an expression of lovewithout boundaries, Taitung St. Mary's Hospital offers elderly daycare to thepeople of Taitung, a chance for children to care for their parents from afar.Six days a week, dear elderly individuals are brought to St. Mary's Hospital,which is fully accessible and provides free transportation. Here, an energetic,but gentle group of nurses provides them with meals and the opportunity toparticipate in a wide variety of activities including aromatherapy massage,exercise and arts.