Nursing homes around the world

Anne Sparich, second from left, receives a hair cut from Pamela Seater, center, while fellow residents wait in line at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, in Washington, Sept 3, 2009. Diaz, a professional hair stylist for many years, is a volunteer and donates five hours of her time twice a week. The residence, which was built in 1982 by the congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor, offers a home and care to about 100 residents from over 20 countries. Medicare pays for about 50 percent of the $5 million annual operating budget. [Photo/Icpress.cn]