How do elderly Chinese manage with their squat toilets?

Answer 1

they hold it i think also they would have to be use to it

Answer 2

Elderly Chinese don't only squat at their toilets. They squat when they are playing cards in the park, when they are sitting around talking, etc. Also, a young Chinese person once told me that it was strange to see young Westerners exercise because this was an activity for the elderly. I certainly see a lot of elderly exercising around China, individually or in groups, and a lot of "playground" equippment that can be found at nearly every corner is actually exercise equippment usually occupied by the elderly. I see old women using bus stop stands to exercise as well.

Answer 3

Chinese people must have very strong thighs. I've been to one of those toilets, and once you get used to it, it's not so bad (maybe it's like chopsticks). When I went to China, they didn't have as many of those toilets and they had more "modern" toilets. However, those toilets are actually easier to clean and waste less water. I've also seen those toilets in the fancy Chinese restaurants.

Answer 4

This is the answer you might be looking for... Potties.

Nevertheless, more chinese are installing toilet seats in their homes (in the cities). In the rural homes/villages, they may still use potties for those who cannot squat.

Answer 5

elderly chinese people are generally quite fit..and because this is a position that is a routine to them ..it's not much more difficult than getting in and out of a chair...

Answer 6

dont be silly, everywhere has proper toilets now, if not then u need to move b4 the stench kills you

even if they still have to squat at some areas they can do it because they been doing that all their lives so they get used to it, also majority are not fat so they can hold there weight for longer

Answer 7

Because they've always used squat down hole in the ground types they are used to them and have learnt how to do it so they can manage.
It's like eating with chopsticks it gets easier with practice till it comes naturally and you don't have to think about it

Answer 8

Well, common sense would suggest that practice makes perfect. Anything you're accustomed to doing on a regular basis becomes effortless over time. I say that it's not as big a deal to them as it would be to someone unfamiliar with the conditions.

Answer 9

The Chinese are generally quite fit, even to ripe old ages so I'm sure they do just fine.

Answer 10

Chinese learn to do this easily from an early age.

Answer 11

They are already used to the squatting even though they are old