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Ageing Asia 2022 – World Ageing Festival - “Rethinking the way, we care for older people.”

25 May 2022 – In Singapore to deliver the opening keynote for the 13th International Ageing Asia
Innovation Forum on 24 May was Dr Jun Sasaki, Founder and Chairman of Yushoukai MedicalCorporation, Japan shared insights from Super Ageing Japan – Rethinking the way we think aboutageing and care, and discussing the true nature of ‘healthcare needs’ of a super-ageing society, how
medical and health care for the elderly are full of mistakes and seeking happiness beyond healthy life
expectancy and aiming for ‘communities that care for each other’ rather than having ‘great care’.
Speaking remotely from Hong Kong SAR to share his perspectives on the future of ageing, was Dr The
Honourable Lam Ching-choi, SBS, JP, Member of the Executive Council, Hong Kong SAR. “We areexcited about the return of global physical in-person audience to the event, and it is a great
opportunity to build new partnerships, identify product innovations and network with top leaders whoare influencing the future of care for seniors.” Ms Janice Chia, Founder & Managing Director, Ageing
Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore
During the 13th Ageing Asia Innovation Forum (AAIF) which has expanded under the umbrella ofAgeing Asia 2022 – World Ageing Festival (The Hybrid Edition), besides having over 25 industry global
experts and thought leaders sharing upcoming trends for the ageing landscape, more than 50 productinnovation and solutions from Australia, Belgium, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Singapore,
UK and US, there was also a showcase at the Ageing Innovation Exhibition at AAIF2022. Two newproduct launches took place during the Exhibition.

The conference was graced by Guest of Honour Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State for
National Development & Communications and Information, Singapore, who officiated theopening of the Conference and toured the exhibition showcase in the morning of 25 May.
Mr Tan said: “Our seniors have played and continue to play an important role in buildingSingapore. Similarly, seniors in other countries have also contributed to their societies. Our
duty is to ensure that our seniors continue to live well, and enjoy their golden years.
Conferences like these are essential as they bring together experts and leaders from allaround the world, to discuss this important topic. I am heartened to see the achievementsthat many of you have made in the eldercare sector, and I hope this platform will provide
useful takeaways and thoughtful insights for everyone that will inspire better and moreinnovative solutions for our seniors and ourselves in the years to come.”(See Appendix A for Exhibition Walk Through Info)

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Some of the newest products and solutions for the ageing landscape at the Ageing innovation Exhibition
at AAIF2022:
The Rediroom by IDS Medical Systems, the first in Asia, equips facilities like hospitals and aged carefacilities, to respond to outbreaks of infection by isolating patients anywhere. It is a mobile cart that
expands into a HEPA air-filtered isolation room with hands-free entry providing greater isolation
capacity and flexibility.
The Aspen Tree by MQDC, is the community to provide holistic lifetime care for long-term life planners(aged 50 or over). Partnering with BAYCREST, a global leader in residential living and healthcare with a
special focus on Brain Health and Aging from Canada for over 100 years experiences, The Aspen Treefocuses on Preventive Care integrating Health & Wellness programmes through various daily
recreational activities and facilities that suit every lifestyle, health, and wellness for older adults.

The Ageing Innovation Exhibition and the 13th International Ageing Asia Innovation Forum 2022 washeld from 24 – 25 May, and is a part of the International Ageing Week in Singapore.
Ageing Innovation Exhibition &13th International Ageing Asia Innovation Forum 2022
Venue: One Farrer Hotel, Level 6, Grand Ballroom and Foyer
About the International Ageing Week in Singapore
The International Ageing Week in Singapore is an industry initiative driven by Ageing Asia, andcomprises of a week-long of events, activities and training that showcase the world’s latest innovations
and demonstrate leading solutions that drive improvement in the quality of care for the older adults inthe region.

Activities at the International Ageing Week in Singapore
23 MayThe Black Book (Virtual)24-25 May
AAIF Conference and Exhibition
By Invite Networking Session hosted by Business Finland
24-25 May
AAIF Conference and Exhibition
Awards Ceremony and Launch of 2023 by Ageing Asia Alliance26-27 May
Active Ageing and Curated Award Finalist Presentations (Virtual) and Global Ageing
Update (Virtual)- END MEDIA ENQUIRIESJanice Chia, Founder & Managing Director, Ageing Asia, Singapore
Email: janicechia@ageingasia.com
Sharon Carvalho, Marketing Director, Ageing Asia, Singapore
Email: sharoncarvalho@ageingasia.com
ABOUT THE AGEING ASIA 2022 - WORLD AGEING FESTIVAL (THE HYBRID EDITION)

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As Asia Pacific’s BIGGEST Eldercare Show, the festival presents the BIGGEST international ageing eventin 5 days across one week, showcasing 100 speakers with 5,000 participants from 50 countries and 100
sessions in-person and virtually. By 2025, the Asia Pacific ageing market is projected at US$4.56
Trillion. The audience that has tuned into the festival includes industry leaders, care facilities and seniors
globally across the zoom platform, official festival exhibition virtual hall and social media.
The AAIF main conference aims to showcase the world’s most innovative eldercare models that willenable Healthy Ageing, Independent Ageing and Dignified Ageing, and encourages greatercollaborations between business, government and community organisations. Each year, the platform
provides an opportunity for new innovations, products launches and showcases.
Held alongside the main conference is the 10th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2022 and theAgeing Asia Innovation Exhibition (www.ageingasia2022) that curates the world’s top 100 products thatwill enable successful ageing – Home & Community Care, Fun Rehab, Assistive Living & Age Tech,Finance & Lifestyle, Seniors Housing & Care, Active Ageing & Dementia. The theme in 2022 aims toencourage global knowledge exchange, cross industry collaborations and sector partnerships to help
accelerate the launch of new projects and innovations.
ABOUT THE ORGANISER – AGEING ASIA PTE LTD, SINGAPORE
Ageing Asia is Asia Pacific’s first industry network on the business of ageing. We are an independent
business network that seeks to unite business, government, community leaders and the media to address
opportunities for the ageing population by nurturing partnerships and curating development ofsolutions.

Our mission is to change the future of ageing in Asia Pacific. As a social enterprise, we allocate at least
10% of the revenue to sponsor representatives in not-for-profit sectors in Singapore and Asia with freetickets and discounted rates to our training programmes and events.
Our charity initiative is the Art for Seniors Project that aims to brighten eldercare facilities throughcolourful wall murals, and to promote intergenerational bonding and engagement with the elders.
Three Pillars of Ageing Asia:• Facilitate knowledge transfer of best practices, concepts and innovations in health and eldercare
between countries and sectors• Research and identify market intelligence on Asia Pacific’s ageing market business opportunities• Improve quality of eldercare in Asia Pacific
URL: www.ageingasia.com

Appendix A

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IDS MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
idsMED Group is one of the largest integrated solutions providers of medical equipment,supplies and services in Asia. idsMED Group has an extensive distribution network coveringvarious healthcare institutions including government and private hospitals, day surgery
centers, specialist and primary care clinics, laboratories and nursing homes.

Debut launch in Asia
Rediroom equips facilities (hospitals, aged care facilities) to respond to outbreaks of infection
by isolating patients anywhere. A mobile cart that expands into a HEPA air-filtered isolation
room with hands-free entry, Rediroom provides greater isolation capacity and flexibility
Caption – IDS Medical representative sharing the features of the Rediroom, its first debut at
the World Ageing Festival Exhibition.
Reference: img3615
SilverFit Alois distributed by IDS MEDICAL SYSTEMS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
When people with dementia are not very active, they fall into a downward spiral andincreasingly lose capacities. The SilverFit Alois offers a very wide range of stimulating andrelaxing activities for people with dementia. In this way they are motivated in a pleasant way
to be physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally active. This not only keeps them fit
longer, but they are also happier.

The Alois is not only suitable for moving people physically and cognitively, but also offers
activities that relax and bring people to rest. Partly because of this, the system is also suitablefor up to and including the third phase of dementia. Many of the activities also stimulatesocial interaction. Due to the right balance between being active, social interaction and rest,
problem behavior and loneliness decrease and the independence and quality of life
increases.
Caption – Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State for National Development and for Communications
and Information, Singapore, trying out the SilverFit Alois. A device that motivates people withdementia who are not very active.
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The Salvation Army Peacehaven Nursing Home
With a capacity of around 400 beds, Peacehaven Nursing Home provides compassionate,individualized, holistic care to all without discrimination. We offer a comprehensive gamut ofservices to care for the sick, frail and elderly who have physical or mental disabilities withminimal or no appropriate caregiver support at home.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.sg/

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Peacehaven Jade Circle is a joint development between the Salvation Army Peacehaven, Lien
Foundation and Khoo Chwee Neo Foundation, that aims to raise the standards of Dementia
Care.
Caption - MOS was speaking with Dr Kate Avery and Mdm Low Mui Lang, Executive Director,
about the Training Programme for Dementia Care (Advanced Level) which is awarded by The
Salvation Army Peacehaven Jade Circle Acaredmy in collaboration with City of Glasgow
College UK.
Reference: img3703
Altro
Altro are a world-leading specialist manufacturer and supplier of safety flooring and hygienic
walling, founded in 1919. They provide high-quality solutions across a range of flooringproducts and wall cladding for a variety of sectors including healthcare, aged care, hospitals,education, transport, housing, hospitality, retail, offices, food preparation, leisure and others.

Caption – Sales Consultant, James Martin from Altro showcasing elderly-friendly flooring
Reference: img3734
Janus et Cie
A global leader in luxury furnishings, JANUS et Cie delivers inspiring design solutions andunparalleled service to residential, hospitality and commercial clients worldwide. Thecompany serves commercial, hospitality, residential, and aged care clients with a dedicatedfocus on outstanding quality, superior craftsmanship and unparalleled service.

Caption – Regional Manager, Garth O’Halloran and SG Sales Representative, Tunc Abraz
from Janus et Cie
Reference: img3773
The Eden Alternative®
The Eden Alternative® is a global organisation which offers a proven wellbeing model of carethrough experiential education, consultancy services and best practice framework. The Eden
Alternative aims to eliminate Loneliness, Helplessness and Boredom in all care environments
including Community Care, Disability Services, Nursing Homes and Retirement Villages throughface to face and online education, including dementia education, Eden Registry Membership best practice operational model and consulting services.
Caption – Executive Director, Sally Hopkins from Eden Alternative
Reference: img3782

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FRANCE BED
For more than 70 years since then, FRANCE BED has been producing advanced products as
a leading Japanese manufacturer, focusing on quality.
A France Bed rep was demonstrating the features of the Multi-position bed, which supports
four positions from sleeping to standing posture, with only the press of a button.

Caption – France Bed representative sharing how this new product, the multi-position bed
supports four positions from sleeping to standing postures.
Reference: img3845

Photo taken with delegates (img 2883 and 2890)
From left:
Mr Ow Chee Chung, CEO, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Singapore
Mr Shrikanth Sankar, Managing Director, IDS Medical Systems, Singapore
Dr Jun Sasaki, Founder & Chairman, Yushoukai Medical Corporation, Japan
Ms Janice Chia, Founder and Managing Director, Ageing Asia and ASPIRE55
Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State for National Development & Communications andInformation, Singapore
Dr Päivi Sillanaukee, Ambassador for Health & Wellbeing in Finland
His Excellency Antti Vänskä, Ambassador of Finland to Singapore
Mdm Low Mui Lang, Executive Director, The Salvation Army Peacehaven, Singapore
Mr Ardi S. Hardjoe, CEO, Ang Mo Kio – Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, CEO, Thye Hua Kwan
Nursing Home Ltd, Singapore
Dr Kelvin Tan, Senior Lecturer (Minor/Master/PhD in Gerontology Programme)/ Mentor(Venture Builder Programme), Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
Photo taken with Seniors who attended the event (img3847 and 3860)
Caption- Active Seniors from The Salvation Army Peacehaven Bedok Arena and residents ofThe Salvation Army Peacehaven Nursing HomeImg3944, 3872, 3922, 3929, 4277
Caption - Active senior trying out the activities and products at the event exhibition

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