- Online Summit: 29-30 July 2022 (Live)
- Physical Event: 5-7 August 2022 (Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre)
Abstract
The advent of the Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we live, work, and relate to others. Asian cities face huge challenges in meeting the diverse needs of their ageing populations, and urgently require new ideas and solutions. It is equally important to work on solutions that are sustainable and inclusive. The online Summit starts with an in-depth understanding of global trends in elderly health and social care. Let us learn from global leaders on the challenges and suggested changes for the society in the new normal.
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By 2030, Singapore will experience a profound shift in its age demographics with the elderly population increasing by three times. This calls for a radical change in perspective and in action to reframe ageing. The Government launched an Action Plan to build “A Nation for All Ages” starting in 2015. It focused on creating opportunities for seniors to learn, volunteer, and live independently and healthily, well after retirement. Achieving these aspirations is only possible through a whole-society, citizen-centric effort that brings together everyone to turn silver into gold. Leaders and professionals from the public and social sectors will share about their efforts in promoting successful ageing in Singapore.
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In 2006, Japan was the first country to become the world’s first super-aged society (with 20% of its population aged 65 years old and above). Hong Kong has just become super-aged in 2021. The concept of smart aging has immersed into Japan’s healthcare and society, and continues to make transformation and impact to Japanese citizens’ lives. In this session, together with speakers from Shun Hing, WHILL and Lixil, we will explore the future of aging with these leading companies as their innovative foresight, philosophies and solutions do not only contribute and make a difference to the ageing society in Japan, but also to Hong Kong’s ageing population.
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Due to medical science, technology, better nutrition, and advances in sanitation and public health, the average person’s lifespan today can reasonably expect 20 to 30 more years than their parents. Life expectancies in developed and developing countries are increasing, with the UN predicting the number of centenarians worldwide will rise to 573,000 in 2022. By 2050, nearly 60% of the world’s older people will be living in Asia. Is Asia ready for this seismic shift for the dramatic growth of centenarians? Issues and challenges such as new definitions of old, how to grow old, health care, family structures, urban design, financial sustainability, housing, technology, silver market, social policy and services, etc. will need to be addressed. In this session, experts from Japan, Italy and Hong Kong (homes to some of the highest percentage of centenarians) will share their new visions and perspectives in responding to the above challenges.
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With increased longevity and weakening of informal care, demand for long-term care (LTC) services, both residential and community care, will continue to surge in Hong Kong and other parts of the world. However, most cities are facing a manpower shortage for LTC, and this problem has become more acute under the pandemic. This session will explore innovative solutions to nurturing and empowering LTC professionals.
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Self-reliance support is a social movement. The golden age generation of post-war baby boomers has a strong mindset on independent living and arrangements for their old age, which has also led to changes in service providers. In this session, we invite forerunners and leaders of self-reliance support and smart ageing innovation in Taiwan, as well as an operator of new senior housing in Mainland China to explore ways to provide timely elderly services in the Greater China Region.