Shanghai has started trialing a "senior care adviser" system at 68 residential communities from yesterday to provide better services for the elderly.

Advisers will provide consultations on service facilities available for elders, senior care programs and policies, long-term nursing insurance and subsidies for the elderly.

"We meet many seniors who are not aware of the services and policies available to them. These advisers will provide useful information to them, recommend the most suitable senior care services that match their needs and help the elderly to get familiar with senior care resources," said Jiang Rui, deputy director of the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau.