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Signs and meanings of old age?

The contents of "Common Graphical Symbols and Signs for the Elderly" consist of seven chapters, including scope, normative reference documents, terms and definitions. The main contents include the basic requirements, design requirements (including size, color, text and material), setting and installation, management and maintenance of graphic symbols and signs commonly used by the elderly. The appendix includes the legends and meanings of graphic symbols (45), safety signs (47), road traffic signs (8) and text signs (3).

Mark "green leaves" above the periphery of the figure, which means "evergreen and safe"; The following "hand shape" means "care and love".

The "heart" in the center of the pattern is a pair of old people holding hands, and the "S" shape around the "heart" is composed of evergreen leaves and caring hands, which represents the community to provide various services for the service center for the elderly and wishes the elderly health and longevity. At the same time,' s' is the initials of Shanghai Pinyin, which reflects the regional characteristics of Shanghai, and also the initials of English service, which reflects the functions of facilities.

The "Caring for the Elderly" graphic in the middle of the sign shows the traditional virtues of respecting, loving and filial to the elderly.