About 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2024
The 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, which took place at Marina Bay Sands on 9 May 2024, was an event dedicated to recognising innovation and excellence in eldercare. It serves as a tribute to organisations that redefine the ageing experience through their innovative business practices, operational strategies, and service models. The awards featured ten categories, each highlighting excellence in various aspects of eldercare.
Winners & Finalists from 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2024
CATEGORY 1: OPERATOR
A) OPERATOR OF THE YEAR –
AGEING-IN-PLACE
Best independent senior living / Retirement village operator that enables people to age in their own homewith access to social, health and care services as they age
Finalists:
• OneToAnother, Australia
• Penang Retirement Resort by Keepers Medi Care Centre Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
• Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
• Village Glen, Australia
• Woodbridge Retirement Village, Australia
Winner:
• Ryman Healthcare, Australia
B) OPERATOR OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING
Best social engagement operator that encourages older adults to live well and age with purpose
Finalists:
• Bolton Clarke, Australia
• Creating Compassionate Community by Potluck Garden Club, Japan
• Discover New Adventures, Ignite New Passions by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
• Mark Moran Group, Australia
• NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• Ryman Healthcare, Australia
Winner:
• Bolton Clarke, Australia
C) OPERATOR OF THE YEAR –
RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE
Best residential aged care operator that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older adults
Finalists:
• From survive to thrive: saving regional aged care homes, Australia
• NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
• Taipei Noble Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Taiwan ROC
• Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
Winner:
• St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
D) OPERATOR OF THE YEAR –
ASSISTED LIVING
Best operator that enables older adults who need some assistance with daily living are supported to liveas independently as possible
Finalists:
• Komune Care, Malaysia
• Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• Sindora Living, Singapore
Winner:
• Ryman Healthcare, Australia
E) OPERATOR OF THE YEAR –
PALLIATIVE CARE
Best operator that support older adults to live well and die well
Finalists:
• Advance Care Planning Awareness Groupwork by All Saints Home, Singapore
• Life Journey Companionship Project by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
• The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service), Hong Kong SAR China
• “Universal Hospice Mindset”: Reminding Older Adults They Matter by End-of-Life Care Association, Japan
Winner:
• The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service), Hong Kong SAR China
CATEGORY 2: FACILITY (CENTRE BASED)
A) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
DAY CARE CENTRE
Best social, health and care facility to enable ageing-in-place
Finalists:
• ElderVerve – A Haven for Senior Wellness by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
• NTUC Health Day Centre for Seniors (Boon Lay) – A Garden For Us by NTUC Health Co-operative
Limited, Singapore
• PCF Sparkle Care @ Yew Tee by PAP Community Foundation, Singapore
• Seafront Living @ Northshore Active Ageing Hub by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
Winner:
• PCF Sparkle Care @ Yew Tee by PAP Community Foundation, Singapore
B) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING (CENTRE-BASED)
Best social engagement facility that encourages older adults to live well and age with purpose
Finalists:
• NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Care) Kampung Admiralty by NTUC Health Co-operativeLimited, Singapore
• Otagaisama movements in Minami Seikyo Hospital, Japan
• Sunway Sanctuary by Sunway Healthcare Group, Malaysia
Winner:
• Sunway Sanctuary by Sunway Healthcare Group, Malaysia
C) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
REHAB, HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best rehabilitation, health and wellness facility that help older people to be stronger and healthier as they age
Finalists:
• Health and Wellness at NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Bukit Merah View) by NTUC HealthCo-operative Limited, Singapore
• Holistic Wellness Centre in the Community by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
• Stroke Rehabilitation Centre by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
• Ventria Rehabilitation Centre by VR Management, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• Stroke Rehabilitation Centre by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
CATEGORY 3: FACILITY (RESIDENTIAL)
A) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE (AUSTRALASIA)
Best residential aged care facility in Australia and New Zealand that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older adults
Finalists:
• Chirnside Views, Chirnside Australia by Smith + Tracey Architects, Australia
• Mark Moran Warrawee by Mark Moran Group, Australia
• St. Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
Winner:
• St. Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
A) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE (SINGAPORE)
Best residential aged care facility in Singapore that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older adults
Finalists:
• ECHOES FROM THE D.R.E.A.M (Decisions, Reality, Aim, Empower, Motivation) by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
• My Home My Habitat by United Medicare Pte Ltd, Singapore
• The Jade Circle Model of Care – Operationalizing Person-centered Residential Care by TheSalvation
Army Peacehaven, Singapore
Winner:
• ECHOES FROM THE D.R.E.A.M (Decisions, Reality, Aim, Empower, Motivation) by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
B) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING (RESIDENTIAL)
Best social engagement facility that encourages older persons to live well and age with purpose
Finalists:
• Forward Living Senior Community by CTL Group, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Mark Moran Warrawee by Mark Moran Group, Australia
• The Granton Brighton by OneToAnother, Australia
Winner:
• Mark Moran Warrawee by Mark Moran Group, Australia
C) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
ASSISTED LIVING
Best facility that enables older people who need some assistance with daily living to live as independently as possible
Finalists:
• Komune Care – Comprehensive Senior Care and Integrated Community Living by Kommune Care Centre Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
• Mei Mao Keen Ying Home for Senior Citizens by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited
• Sindora Nanjing by Sindora Living, China
• Waterfront Cottesloe by Curtin Heritage Living, Australia
Winner:
• Komune Care – Comprehensive Senior Care and Integrated Community Living by Kommune Care Centre Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
D) FACILITY OF THE YEAR –
AGEING-IN-PLACE
Best future model for ageing in good health in a community *Projects that will complete by 2028 may apply
Finalists:
• Blissful Place by Senior Citizen Residences Scheme of Hong Kong Housing Society, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Bolton Clarke Callisto Place by Bolton Clarke, Australia
• Penang Retirement Resort by Keepers Medi Care Centre Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
• St. Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village Ltd, New Zealand
• Ventria Residence by VR Management, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• St. Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village Ltd, New Zealand
CATEGORY 4: DESIGN
A) DESIGN OF THE YEAR –
INTERIOR DESIGN
Best interior design for assisted living or residential aged care that have an emphasis on style, comfort,safety of home and supports social and health outcomes
Finalists:
• Blissful Place by Senior Citizen Residences Scheme of Hong Kong Housing Society, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Bloom by CHT Architects and SORA Interior Architecture and Design, Australia
• Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• Designing the Comfort of Home: A Homely Hotel Concept Tailored for Senior Residence by VR Management,
Hong Kong SAR, China
• Pinnacle of Elegance and Functionality by Sunway Sanctuary, Malaysia
• Rockpool Residential Aged Care – Pelican Waters by Studio M, Australia
• Suzhou Cascade Youyi Senior Living by B+H, China
• Wellness Sanctuary for Rehab by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
Winner:
• Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
B) DESIGN OF THE YEAR –
CARE SUITE
Best interior design for residential aged care room and ensuite bathroom that exudes thoughtfulness, style, comfort of home and enables independence of end user
Finalists:
• Blissful Place by Senior Citizen Residences Scheme of Hong Kong Housing Society, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Premium Suite by Sunway Sanctuary, Malaysia
• Rockpool Pelican Waters by Rockpool Pelican Waters, Australia
• Shanghai Cascade Kangning by B+H, China
Winner:
• Rockpool Pelican Waters by Rockpool Pelican Waters, Australia
C) DESIGN OF THE YEAR –
DINING SPACE
Best interior design that invites seniors and community to enjoy the dining experience
Finalists:
• Bistro and Lounge at The Granton Brighton by OneToAnother, Australia
• Peranakan Elegance by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
• The Dining Room by Sunway Sanctuary, Malaysia
• Zen Elegance at Orange Valley Alkaff Crescent Daycare Centre by D’Perception Ritz Pte Ltd,Singapore
Winner:
• The Dining Room by Sunway Sanctuary, Malaysia
CATEGORY 5: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & ICT)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
PRODUCTIVITY
Best practices that demonstrate improved productivity in organisational efficiencies and quality of care delivery
Finalists:
• Digitalisation of Active Ageing Centres’ Operations by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• Productivity by OneToAnother, Australia
• Safe Medication Administration System for CCRC by Ventria Residence & Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Solving the Global Care Crisis by Glorious Care Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Winner:
• Safe Medication Administration System for CCRC by Ventria Residence & Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation, Hong Kong SAR, China
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
SMART CARE TECHNOLOGY (OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTION)
Best operational management technology innovation that enables independence, health monitoring, operational efficiency and care support
Finalists:
• Assisted & Augmented Reality Glasses by Uniting NSW.ACT, Australia
• B3 by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• Better Life and Care through Agetech Collaboration Development – Pilot Study by Metropolia University of
Applied Sciences, Finland
• Computerised Asset Management System by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
• Future of Eldercare is integrated by Miguel Corporate Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Indego Personal by Ekso Bionics, USA
• Office center for visiting nursing stations by Kyowa Chemical, Japan
• Solving the Global Care Crisis by Glorious Care Pte. Ltd., Singapore
• Smart Solutions in Long-Term Care Support by Taipei Noble Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Taiwan ROC
• Vital Signs Monitoring by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
Winner:
• Computerised Asset Management System by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
CATEGORY 6: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (PRODUCT)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
FOOD & NUTRITION
Best food and nutrition approach to improve health and well being for older people
Finalists:
• Dining with the senses by Mark Moran Group, Australia
• Food service by OneToAnother, Australia
• Frailty Prevention Lunch Cafeteria in Pharmacy for the Community by Kyowa Chemical, Japan
• Inulio Matcha Green Tea Flavor by Chersery Home International Geriatric Hospital, Thailand
• Plant Nutrition by EYO, Singapore
• Serving up smiles with Saffron by Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand
• System of Nutrition by The Pure Food, Australia
Winner:
• System of Nutrition by The Pure Food, Australia
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Best rehabilitation equipment that improves health and mobility outcomes for older people.
Finalists:
• Ekso NR by Ekso Bionics, United States of America
• ExoMotusTM M4 by Fourier Intelligence, Malaysia
• Handgrip exercise equipment that lowers blood pressure without medication, even for the elderlyin wheelchairs by CATALOGHOUSE Ltd., Japan
• SilverFit Alois by IDS Medical Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Smart Dermaskeleton KEEOGO by Wistron Medical Technology, Malaysia
• The Unique and Clinically Proven Brain-computer-interface Neurorehabilitation Technology that Helps Stroke
And Multiple Sclerosis Patients of Any Stages to Regain Motor Functions by g.tecmedical engineering GmbH, Austria
Winner:
• Smart Dermaskeleton KEEOGO by Wistron Medical Technology, Malaysia
C) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ASSISTIVE LIVING PRODUCT
Best assistive living product that supports ageing-in-place, independence and enablement for older people
Finalists:
• KradalTM – Smart Foam Impact Absorbing Floor by Kradal Flooring, Sydney (Australia)
• Smart Ring for Health and Exercise by Leadtek Research Inc., Taiwan ROC
• Viami Shower Bath System – Easy and comfortable bath for care receivers by Globalwide International Pte. Ltd., Singapore
• YAMAGEN MT & T SINGAPORE, DENBA JAPAN
Winner:
• KradalTM – Smart Foam Impact Absorbing Floor by Kradal Flooring, Sydney (Australia)
D) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
INDUSTRY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Best rehabilitation equipment that improves health and mobility outcomes for older people.
Finalists:
• Connect the 40% by CarePage Business, Australia
• Gerontechnology Platform by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
• LifeLab – Discover the tomorrow you by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
Winner:
• Gerontechnology Platform by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
D) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
TECHNOLOGY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Best social engagement technology implementation that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older people
Finalists:
• AI X Community: Social engagement with AI sensory textiles by Laboratory for ArtificialIntelligence in Design, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Lucynt Magic Table by IDS Medical Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore
• myRyman Resident App by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• Social Robots as Companions for Older Adults Living Alone in the Community by Orange Valley Active Ageing Centre@ Woodlands Peak and Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
Winner:
• myRyman Resident App by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
CATEGORY 7: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (TECHNOLOGY)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
DEMENTIA TECHNOLOGY
Best memory support technology product to engage, enable rehabilitation and happiness for people living with dementia
Finalists:
• Bike Labyrinth by Bike Labyrinth, The Netherlands
• Digital Brain Function Screen by Neurowyzr Pte Ltd, Singapore
• LTPA Smart Solution for Dementia prevention and delay by LTPA Solution Co.,LTD, Taiwan ROC
• SilverFit Alois by IDS Medical Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore
Winner:
• Digital Brain Function Screen by Neurowyzr Pte Ltd, Singapore
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT
Best technological product implementation that improves quality of life for older people
Finalists:
• Bike Labyrinth by Bike Labyrinth, Netherlands
• Indego Personal by Ekso Bionics, USA
• Lucynt Magic Table by IDS Medical Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Touchstone Life Care digital advance care planning management platform by Touchstone LifeCare Pty Ltd, Australia
• VirCube FLEXI by Motive Force Technology Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• Indego Personal by Ekso Bionics, USA
C) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT BY OPERATOR
Best technological product implementation developed by Operator that improves quality of life for older people
Finalists:
• Golden Growth Innovation by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd
• iAgeHealth by McLean Care/iAgeHealth, Australia
• myRyman Resident App by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• Serving up smiles with Saffron by Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand
• The Adoption of an Age-Friendly Digital Feedback System in Peacehaven by The Salvation Army Peacehaven,
Singapore
• The Use of Augmented Reality Exercise to improve Quality of Life for older adults by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
Winner:
• The Use of Augmented Reality Exercise to improve Quality of Life for older adults by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
D) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
SMART CARE TECHNOLOGY
Best smart care technology that demonstrates innovation and efficiency in care delivery for older people
Finalists:
• Care Direct App by Acredia, Australia
• Harnessing Technology to Solve Global Aged Care Health Workforce Challenges by McLean Care/iAgeHealth, Australia
• KLOUD – Next Gen PEMF / PEMA (Pulsed electromagnetic activation) by CENTROPIX Global
• AG, Liechtenstein
• Smart Patient Monitoring System by Wistron Medical Technology, Malaysia
• Whole Person Care – Device Care Intelligence (DCI) – Motion Sensing Intelligence (MSI) by Alphind Healthcare, Asia Pacific
Winner:
• Harnessing Technology to Solve Global Aged Care Health Workforce Challenges by McLean Care/iAgeHealth, Australia
E) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ASSISTIVE LIVING TECHNOLOGY
Best assistive living technology that enables independent living for older people
Finalists:
• AGEasy by Antara Senior Care, India
• Buddy App by Bolton Clarke, Australia
• eAlertCareTM System Smart Ageing in Place by Guardman Products Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
• mCareWatch by mCare Digital, Australia
• Medication Management App by PharmCare Technology Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• mCareWatch by mCare Digital, Australia
CATEGORY 8: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (PROGRAMME)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
COMMUNITY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Best community social engagement programme implementation that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older people
Finalists:
• Championing for Better Quality of Care and Support for Diverse Needs Groups: Aged andCommunity Care Advocacy and Social Connection Initiatives by The National Aged and Community Care Roundtable for Forgotten Australians, Australia
• Decasilver by Decadance Co, Singapore
• Delivering a magical sensory dim sum experience for elders with dementia & dysphagia by The Project Futurus, Hong Kong SAR, China
• 活力大富翁 by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Impact Of Social And Leisure Activity Engagement For Nursing Home Residents by All Saints Home, Singapore
• The Weaving of Wellness – Seniors Mutual Help Development Project by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
Winner:
• The Weaving of Wellness – Seniors Mutual Help Development Project by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Best intergenerational social engagement programme implementation that demonstrates improvement inquality of life for older people
Finalists:
• A heritage-based Intergenerational (IG) programme by JOY Inter-Generational (Joy IG) Team &National Museum of Singapore by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• Inter-generational Friendly Estate for Sustainable Living by Caring Engaging Smart of Hong Kong Housing Society, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Intergenerational mentorship drumming with exercise balls for healthy ageing programme by Singapore University of Social Sciences, ASPIRE55 Pte Ltd, Singapore and National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan ROC
• Intergenerational Programme @ One Punggol Centre by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
• Intergenerational Programme by Kalyra, Australia
• NTUC Health Inter Centre Sports Tournament by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
Winner:
• Intergenerational Programme by Kalyra, Australia
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAMME
Best memory support programme to engage, enable rehabilitation and happiness for older people with dementia
Finalists:
• Building Social Capital to support the inadequate service demands in conducting Cognitive Training to Demented Elders in Hong Kong by H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Brain Rehabilitation Science by Keepers Nursing & Caregiving Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
• Enhancing Dementia Care through a Self-Developed, Culturally Specific Training Kit based on the Dementi Ability Methods by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
• MURALS (Motivated in a Unique way to Reminisce Ageing Life Significantly) by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
• The Dementia World Travel Guide by issue+design, Japan
Winner:
• The Dementia World Travel Guide by issue+design, Japan
C) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
REHABILITATION PROGRAMME
Best rehabilitation programme that demonstrates improvement in strength and independence for older adults
Finalists:
• GROW: Get-well with RObotic Workout by United Medicare Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Integrating Robotic Technology EksoNR into community Rehabilitation: Forging the Road Ahead Jointly by Ekso Bionics and St Hilda’s Community Services Centre, USA and Singapore
• Intensive Residential Stroke Rehabilitation Programme by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Senior Boxing and Technology Enhanced Exercising Programme by Australian Nursing Home Foundation, Australia
• The I Shall ProgrammeTM by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
• Triple A+ Therapeutic Exercise Programme by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• Ventria Rehabilitation Centre – Neurological Rehabilitation Programme by VR Management, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• Senior Boxing and Technology Enhanced Exercising Programme by Australian Nursing Home Foundation, Australia
CATEGORY 9: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAMME)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME
Best active ageing empowerment programme that demonstrates purpose and improvement in well being for older people
Finalists:
• Montclaire STEM programme by Bolton Clarke, Australia
• Residents’ Committee by Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore), Singapore
• The Five Tastes Found in a Grocery Store by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Hong Kong SAR,China
• Using Montessori method in promoting the talent of elders by H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre, Hong Kong SAR China
• We Together Serve (WTS), Get Healthy Together – Volunteering and Time Banking Programme by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• Using Montessori method in promoting the talent of elders by H.K.S.K.H. Lady MacLehose Centre, Hong Kong SAR China
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING WELLNESS PROGRAMME
Best rehabilitation programme that demonstrates improvement in strength and independence for older adults
Finalists:
• ASPIRE55/Kybun Seniors Balance and Mobility Programme by ASPIRE55 Pte Ltd,Singapore
• Decasilver by Decadance Co, Singapore
• Fit and Fed (F4) Club by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
• IMM Carehub – Empower Your Golden Years by IMM Healthcare, Malaysia
• Ventria Rehabilitation Centre – Senior Prehabilitation Programme by VR Management, Hong Kong SAR, China
• WE! (Workout Empowerment!) Programme by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
Winner:
• Fit and Fed (F4) Club by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited, Singapore
C) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Best active ageing community programme that demonstrates improvement in social engagement and well being for older people
Finalists:
• Pharmacy activities in the community comprehensive care system, Kyowa Pharmacy by Kyowa Chemical, Japan
• Holistic Community Project for Elderly Mental Wellness by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Hou2 Living Gallery @ City One Shatin – Participatory Estate Improvement Programme foran Age- friendly Living Environment by Happy Ageing Lab Foundation, Hong Kong SAR China
Winner:
• Hou2 Living Gallery @ City One Shatin – Participatory Estate Improvement Programme foran Age- friendly Living Environment by Happy Ageing Lab Foundation, Hong Kong SAR China
CATEGORY 10: INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (MODEL-OF-CARE)
A) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
ACTIVE AGEING COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Best caregiver model implementation that demonstrates talent development, training and manpower support for the sector
Finalists:
• Making Caregiving an Attractive Job for Children by Sompo Care Inc, Japan
• Caregiver Support Network @ Marine Parade by Marine Parade Community Space Ltd.,Singapore
• Comfi Model by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR, China
• CTI Community Care Associate Training Programme by Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Singapore
• Pacific Nation Aged Care Skill Development by HealthX, Australia
Winner:
• CTI Community Care Associate Training Programme by Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Singapore
B) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Best implementation that demonstrates improvement in employee well-being
Finalists:
• Bolton Clarke WeCare by Bolton Clarke, Australia
• Increasing profitability in residential aged care by measuring and improving the wellbeing ofresidents and
workers by Apollo Care, Australia
• Sparks of Joy by St Luke’s ElderCare, Singapore
Winner:
• Bolton Clarke WeCare by Bolton Clarke, Australia
C) INNOVATION OF THE YEAR –
AGEING-IN-PLACE MODEL
Best ageing-in-place implementation that enables older adults to age in their own home with access tosocial, health and care services
Finalists:
• 656carer.com by St. James’ Settlement, Hong Kong SAR, China
• Aligned Retirement Living, by OneToAnother, Australia
• Continuum of Care by Ryman Healthcare, Australia
• iAgeHealth: The Next Generation of Virtual Healthcare in the Home by McLean Care/iAgeHealth,Australia
• Improving community healthcare through meaningful connections by Karin Pharmacy, Japan
• Preventive training gym that reduces medical costs in Japan by Small Gym, Japan
• Realising Ageing-in-place through Integrated Care: Transitional Care and Home Modifications by Culture Homes Healthcare Company Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
• The Geriatric Rejuvenation Hub by The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR), Hong Kong SAR, China
Winner:
• Realising Ageing-in-place through Integrated Care: Transitional Care and Home Modifications by Culture Homes Healthcare Company Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
Super Ageing Japan – Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
Professor Hiroyuki Murata Professor, Smart Aging Research Centre, Tohoku University / President, Murata Associates Inc., Japan
