Press Release
3 August 2023
“The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023” Press Conference
Sustainable Strategies for Developing the Golden Age Economy
Intelligent ageing "Medical, food, housing and transportation" products and services
The summit focused on seven major issues related to smart ageing and provided a comprehensive economic strategy for the golden age
According to the population projections of the Census and Statistics Department, the proportion of elderly people aged 65 and above in the overall population will gradually increase from 20.8% in mid-2022 to 25.3% in 2028. The continued increase in the number of elderly will raise the demand for various elderly care and medical services. However, ageing also brings many opportunities. As a cross-sector innovation collaboration platform, when facing the problem of population ageing, Golden Age Foundation must not only lead innovative thinking to actively respond to challenges, but also make good use of opportunities to push and promote a new golden age economy and turn crises into opportunities. At the summit, the Golden Age Foundation invited industry pioneers, experts and government officials to discuss seven hot topics related to smart ageing, including the golden age economy (business and finance), sustainable development of nursing talents, smart age technology, elderly meals, and elderly services, housing and care in the Greater Bay Area. So, we can exchange and respond to the needs of the ageing society, share visions and insights on promoting smart ageing changes, and the latest technological developments are also important for promoting and reforming smart ageing. The age concept brings huge opportunities.
First, the three topics of housing for the elderly, sustainable talent development and golden meals for the elderly are displayed and disclosed
Mrs. Rebecca Yung Choy, founder and chairman of the Golden Age Foundation, took the lead today (August 3) to introduce 'Developing a Sustainable Strategy for the Golden Age Economy', 'Housing for the Elderly', 'Sustainable Talent Development' and 'Rethinking Golden Age Gourmet' from a number of organizations, hoped that this will attract more people from society to participate in discussions at the summit from different fields.
Regarding housing for the elderly, this event will showcase projects that promote smart ageing in the housing field, covering public and private institutions and projects built with close cooperation from all walks of life. Among them, Hong Kong's first high-end senior housing with "medical and social integration" on the market- "Ventria Residence" will be available in the middle of next year. The concept is derived from the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which is popular in foreign countries. With a mature concept, the service model is based on the physical condition and needs of the residents, supporting one-stop comprehensive services of medical care, leisure activities, fitness centers and real-time support, practicing ageing in place and creating a new retirement model that integrates medical, food, housing and transportation.
Mr. Joe Sham Ka-hung, CEO of Ventria Residence Management Ltd., said: "The development and application of smart age technology and the promotion of timely updates of data and information on residents' physical conditions and needs through cross-professional teams have facilitated the rapid adjustment of service plans as needed. In addition, it can also monitor whether service delivery complies with the standards set in the service plan to enhance service quality."
Gerontechnology attracts young people to join the elderly care industry
First pilot program students: changing stereotypes
In terms of sustainable talent development, in response to the shortage of nursing staff in Hong Kong, the Golden Age Foundation has integrated smart age technology into the training plan for institutional operations and launched a pilot internship program in cooperation with institutions. Mr. Hui Chak-on, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Higher Diploma in Health Care of Caritas Institute of Higher Education said: “Through technology to improve nursing efficiency and reduce manpower pressure, we can encourage young people to join the elderly care industry and build an efficient and promising residential care industry, achieving a win-win situation for schools, residential care homes and young people."
During the course, senior nurses taught hospital staff and intern students to use the doll- Dr. Golden to provide companionship services to the residents, and as a smart-age robot to provide social activities for the residents. Chan Wai Sze, a Higher Diploma in Health Care student who participated in the program, also mentioned at the conference that the above two treatments have changed her stereotype of nursing work, and she was very surprised by the results: "During the game, the program data can be used to analyze different residents. memory, executive ability, etc., which combined with various game themes such as markets and restaurants, allowing us to monitor the cognitive performance of the elderly and prevent or detect the symptoms of dementia in residents as early as possible. Many elderly people are very cooperative and proactive.". The demand for residential care homes in Hong Kong is high. This expo also invites different nursing homes and home care service organizations to participate in the exhibition to showcase various personalized care services to the public, thereby improving the quality of life of the elderly and reducing the pressure on caregivers.
Improving the soft dining experience with 3D printing
Golden delicacies for the elderly will become business opportunities
Soft meals in the market mainly use different cooking methods to preserve the original appearance of the food, or use auxiliary food shaping or tools to shape the food. However, it is still a big challenge to reshape the appearance, taste and texture of the food, so that the golden age dining experience is still a big challenge. In view of this, the Golden Age Foundation introduced technology to enhance the soft-serve experience and proposed the "Five Tasting Method" to promote a dining experience that satisfies the five senses, including color (vision), aroma (smell), taste (taste), menu story (Hearing), and interact with food (tactile), so as to respond to market demand with a new dining experience.
Ms. Marietta Lo, Development Director of Golden Age Foundation explained the attractive and age-friendly tableware and plate arrangements at the conference, such as non-slip mats and soup bowls with ears. Also, she demonstrated age-friendly tableware and eating environment designs, such as floors that avoid reflections, space design that reduces the use of mirrors, etc.
The 2nd Smart Ageing Awards (2022) Award Ceremony
This event will also hold the 2nd Smart Ageing Awards (2022) award ceremony at 7:00 pm on August 12, 2023 (Saturday), at the Novotel Hong Kong Century to commend the companies and organizations that bring quality, independence with outstanding services, products and programs that lead to a dignified life for the golden generation. Please see the attachment for the list of winners.
Don’t miss this great annual event in the smart ageing industry –
"The 8th Golden Age Expo and Summit 2023
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11-13 August, 2023 (Friday to Sunday) |
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Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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About the Golden Age Foundation:
The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is a multi-sector platform that fosters the development of smart ageing cities in Asia. By generating innovative ideas that bring positive impact to society and developing the golden age movement with creative events and training programmes, GAF empowers golden agers – individuals aged 45 and above – to continue to contribute to society and lead purpose-driven lives.
The Golden Age Expo and Summit is the first reformational event and interactive collaboration platform in Hong Kong to promote discussions on population ageing topics. The event gathers the latest technology as well as innovative products and services for golden agers and brings together influential thinkers and leaders from different sectors at home and abroad to share innovative ageing-related ideas and experiences. Launched for the first time in 2016, the expo and summit advocates the joint efforts of different sectors to promote the development of ageing-related activities, to encourage golden agers to become the driving force of innovation in the society and to push forward the development of smart ageing city in Asia (including Greater China).
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1. Mrs. Rebecca Yung Choy, founder and chairman of the Golden Age Foundation, took the lead today (August 3) to meet with Mr. Joe Sham Ka-hung, CEO of Ventria Residence Management Ltd. (position), Mr. Hui Chak-on, senior lecturer of the Department of Health Sciences and director of the Higher Diploma in Health Care of Caritas Institute of Higher Education (position), Ms. Chan Wai Sze, Higher Diploma in Health Care student (position), Ms. Kong, Director of beneficiary residential care homes for the elderly (position), and Ms. Marietta Lo, Golden Age Foundation Development Director (position) introduced the 'Developing a Sustainable Strategy for the Golden Age Economy', 'Housing for the Elderly', 'Sustainable Talent Development' and 'Rethinking Golden Age Gourmet' respectively, thereby attracting more people from society to participate in discussions at the summit from different fields.
2. Mr. Joe Sham Ka-hung, CEO of Ventria Residence Management Ltd., said that "Ventria Residence" is the first high-end elderly housing in Hong Kong that combines medical and social services. The concept is derived from the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), an elderly retirement care community. Based on the physical condition and needs of the residents, a new retirement model is created that integrates "medicine, food, housing and transportation".
3. Mr. Hui Chak-on, senior Lecturer of the Department of Health Sciences and director of the Higher Diploma in Health Care of Caritas Institute of Higher Education pointed out that technology to improve nursing efficiency and reduce manpower pressure can encourage young people to join the elderly care industry and create an efficient and promising residential care industry. Achieve a win-win situation for schools, residential care homes and young people.
4. Ms. Chan Wai Sze, a Higher Diploma in Health Care student who participated in the program, shared her internship experience. She said that the use of technology can help to improve communication with the elderly and change her stereotypes about nursing work. She was pleasantly surprised by the results.
5. Director Ms.Kong, the person in charge of the beneficiary residential care home, shared the pressure faced by the industry and how smart age technology can help the elderly care industry.
6. Ms. Marietta Lo, Development Director of the Golden Age Foundation, demonstrated cheese made with 3D printing technology. Each menu has the creative story behind the chef and even provides opportunities for interaction between the food and diners. For example, the dish "Feng Sheng Shui Qi" requires diners to come together. "Scooping up" ingredients can make the dining experience more three-dimensional, arouse public interest, and bring business opportunities to the catering industry.
Appendix
The 2nd Smart Ageing Awards (2022)* Winner List
*The award ceremony will be held at Novotel Hong Kong Century at 7:00 p.m. on August 12, 2023 (Saturday).
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Health Care and Well-being
Gold Prize:
PanopticAI Limited - Vitals: camera-based health and wellness monitoring solution
Based on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and signal processing technology, it delivers comprehensive digital biomarkers with medical-grade accuracy in 30 seconds, providing insights into the human cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems and more. And camera-based surveillance solutions offer a more efficient and affordable alternative that directly improves users’ quality of life.
Silver Prize:
GF Technovation Company Limited - Elderly Vital Sign Monitoring with Vitals Bed Sensor System
It is a small biosensor box (hardware) that can detect BCG signals through non-invasive and non-contact detection, from which we can infer the presence and movement of the elderly in bed and continuously collect Information about vital signs and movements of older adults during rest periods.
Bronze Prize:
Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis Limited - CIMDA Care
At present, the number of elderly people living alone in Hong Kong or those who have difficulty completing simple daily tasks due to memory decline, or the number of elderly people who often struggle with feelings of loneliness and helplessness, makes it difficult to avoid growing concerns about the elderly being disconnected from society. CIMDA Care provides an advanced and easy-to-use elderly care system including reminders, exercises, entertainment and chat to benefit elderly users and their caregivers, family, friends or any medical personnel.
Merit Award:
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - A Stand-alone Therapeutic Music-with-Movement Programme for People with Cognitive Impairment
For therapeutic music rhythm programming, through the use of tablets, staff or family caregivers can use the system to guide the MM intervention, retaining the therapeutic component of cognitive stimulation and recall integrated into the music, further reducing the need for staff.
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Living and Lifestyle
Gold Prize:
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company - Smart Flame Cooking
In order to support the elderly in maintaining the habit of cooking over open fires and to provide the elderly and their families (or caregivers) with greater peace of mind, they independently developed smart cooking stoves, smart controllers and smart gas meters, adding Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Among them, the smart controller can be connected to the user's existing cooking stove (no need to replace the stove, which is more environmentally friendly). Users can monitor the status of the cooking stove through their mobile phones, and can remotely turn off the fire anytime and anywhere, which is suitable for the elderly. The need for aging in place.
Silver Prize:
NEC Hong Kong Limited - Home-Based Aged Care Solution
"NEC Home Care Solution" and "NEC Social Robot" are interconnected to provide a comprehensive real-time detection system for the elderly, including: real-time fall detection, smart mattress detection, door switch sensing, long-term furnace high-temperature detection, water immersion, and other safety monitoring services can improve the quality of life of the elderly and share the care work of caregivers at home.
Bronze Prize:
Sinomax - Goldern Elderly Bedroom
The pro version of Photosynthetic Dream Rejuvenating Machine, Sino sonic mattress, electric bed frame, Sino memory foam pillow using the latest MVATM technology, and the Huawei Harmony OS platform on which it relies. Starting from various aspects such as light, sound, smell, touch, etc., we provide a complete sleep quality improvement plan to create a bedroom space with fewer bacteria, fresher space and more considerate bedding for the elderly.
Merit Award:
Vital Home Solution Limited - Healthcare rehabilitation system
It is a simple device that does not require a mobile phone connection and has sound prompts to remind the elderly to participate in exercise. The therapist uses a mobile phone application to read daily data from various exercise equipment, effectively knowing whether the elderly have exercised and adjusting the treatment course.
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Elderly Care
Gold Prize:
BNET-TECH Company Limited - FADELISY - Fall detection system
"FADELISY - Fall detection system" uses non-lens lidar to detect falling posture and sense the usage status of the restroom in real-time. It can immediately send out fall notifications to the management system, warning lights and alarm devices, so that employees and managers can be informed of the accident, understand the situation immediately, and make immediate response and rescue to avoid the risk of aggravated or fatal injuries caused by delayed treatment.
Silver Prize:
Pok Oi Hospital and Big Silver - With You Anywhere - Family Carer Support Scheme for Cognitive Impairment
The project jointly organized by Pok Oi Hospital and Big Silver is to strengthen the connection between people through the combination of people and technology. The organization organizes a variety of activities at its physical center "Carers' Garden in Mei Foo" to provide brain-building activities and respite care services for people with dementia, and also provides breathing space for caregivers. In addition, the organization has also designed a mobile app "Talk" to provide online support, allowing caregivers who do not know each other to speak freely and protect their privacy, and to help caregivers who are busy with their workload grasp various care information in a short time.
Bronze Prize:
Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong - Jockey Club Empowerment-based Transitional Care Project
Provide an online platform for the Empowerment-based Transitional Care discharge support plan to provide participants with a comprehensive geriatric assessment (interRAI), automatically generate reports based on the assessment results, strengthen the formulation of personal care plans and discharge plans, promote multi-disciplinary team collaboration, and can also be used to assist Healthcare providers coordinate and manage care for patients and caregivers.
Merit Award:
Woopie Social Enterprise Limited - Theme Day Care Center for the Elderly
Create a new environmental experience in its elderly day centers in different regions, including the Cheung Sha Wan Center with a "café" theme, the Ma On Shan Center with a "nostalgic community" theme, and the "Paradise" themed Yuan Shan Center. Lang Center. In addition to environmental experience, the organization is willing to promote connections and cooperation opportunities with the community and is committed to providing an extraordinary service experience for the elderly in the center.
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Social and Community Engagement
Gold Prize:
InnoSpire Technology Limited - Distant Sightseeing by Smart Glasses
WeVoice Glasses, the world's first smart glasses, uses artificial intelligence technology to help visually impaired or elderly people read text, identify banknotes and colors.
Silver Prize:
School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Pok Oi Hospital - Virtual reality motor-cognitive training for older people with cognitive frailty
Dual-task (motor-cognitive) immersive virtual reality exercise system. The goal is to improve the cognitive and physical functions of cognitively frail elders. Interactive virtual reality games are used to simulate various activities in the daily life of Chinese elders to exercise their cognitive and physical functions, so that the elders can transfer and apply the skills they have learned in reality and maintain their ability to live independently.
Bronze Prize:
Tree Tribes Technology Limited - “Silver Mileage” Program – Walk a mile for your elderly neighbors
The core technology behind the "Smart Home Healthcare Platform" uses cutting-edge logistics technology and generated artificial intelligence to optimize the allocation of community care resources and provide elderly neighbors with convenient, reliable, and affordable home medical services, thereby solving the problem of aging in place. challenges faced by people.
Merit Award:
Hong Kong Institute of Smart Property Management Limited - Happy Ageing in Smart Living
The solution of "Smart Elderly Care Monitoring System" is designed to monitor elderly sensor facilities, provide effective and real-time handling measures and notify families in times of crisis.