Chinese courier takes elderly mother on rounds with him because her Alzheimer’s means she cannot be left alone
Delivery man has been carrying mother on back of his bike for the past seven years to ensure she is looked after at all times
A courier in southwest China has been taking his elderly mother along with him on his rounds because her Alzheimer’s means she cannot be left on her own for long periods, a news website has reported.
Cai Yujun, 52, has modified his electric bike to ensure that his 92-year-old mother Yang Suxiu has a more comfortable seat on the back, Thecover.cn reported.
He also uses a couple of ropes to secure her to the frame as he makes deliveries to computer shops in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.
Yang was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s seven years ago and can longer take care of herself, according to the report.
“Mother has laboured her whole life for our family. So no matter how hard life is, I cannot shirk my responsibility for taking care of her,” Cai told the website.