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12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2024 Celebrates Excellence inEldercare
Top winners hailed from Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore
10 May 2024, Singapore – The 12th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, which
took place at Marina Bay Sands last night, 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, eachhighlighting excellence in various aspects of eldercare.
Janice Chia, Founder of Ageing Asia, said, "This year's participants truly embody thespirit of innovation that the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards aim to highlight.
Their commitment to enhancing eldercare sets a benchmark for excellence that
resonates across the world."
Among the distinguished panel of judges is Mr Tom Symondson, CEO, Aged &Community Care Providers Association. Reflecting on his experience, Mr Symondson
shared, “I am so delighted to be a judge for the Ageing Asia Innovation Awards for asecond year. The quality of the finalists this year has been exceptional, and I am so
grateful for the opportunity to see some fantastic innovations from across the world.
I have learnt a lot from the nominees which I will take back with me to benefit older
people in Australia.”
Mr Stefan Ege, Head of Projects and Strategy at the City of Zurich's Department of
Health and the Environment in Switzerland shared his admiration for the projects thatwent beyond innovation, expressing, “I was truly impressed with the breadth of theentries and the quality of the products. What stood out to me especially was MarkMorran Warrawee in Australia who held a proper Olympic competition between teamsof their residents - the emotion, pride, and ultimately purpose bringing residents, staff,
and families together was incredibly moving.”
Dr Jun Sasaki Founder & Chairman, Yushoukai Medical Corporation in Japan,
expressed his appreciation for the caliber of this year’s submissions, stating “This is
my fourth year serving as a judge for this award, and the level of entries has risen
each year. This year, there were many particularly innovative services and products.
Through these awards, I am able to experience firsthand the rapidly changing needsof society and the evolution of technology. It is a great learning opportunity for me aswell.”
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The 2024 edition of the awards attracted a total of 186 submissions from 19 countries,
with participation from 99 companies, showcasing the global engagement andinnovative spirit prevalent in the eldercare sector.
The winners by categories are as follows:
Award Categories and Winners• Category 1: Operator
A) Operator of the year – Ageing-In-PlaceBest independent senior living / Retirement village operator that enables people toage in their own home with access to social, health and care services as they age
Winner: Ryman Healthcare AustraliaB) Operator of the year – Active Ageing
Best social engagement operator that encourages older adults to live well and age
with purpose
Winner: Bolton Clarke, AustraliaC) Operator of the year – Residential Aged CareBest residential aged care operator that demonstrates improvement in quality of life
for older adults
Winner: St Andrew’s Village, New ZealandD) Operator of the year – Assisted Living
Best operator that enables older adults who need some assistance with daily living
are supported to live as independently as possible
Winner: Ryman Healthcare, AustraliaE) Operator of the year – Palliative CareBest operator that support older adults to live well and die well
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
Winner: PCF Sparkle Care @Yew Tee by PAP Community Foundation,
Singapore.

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B) Facility of the year – Active Ageing
Best social engagement facility that encourages older adults to live well and age
with purpose
Winner: Sunway Sanctuary by Sunway Healthcare Group, Malaysia
C) Facility of the year – Rehab, Health & Wellness (Centre Based)
Best rehabilitation, health and wellness facility that helps older people to be stronger
and healthier as they age
Winner: Stroke Rehabilitation Centre by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare
Council Limited, Hong Kong SAR China• Category 3: Facility (Residential)
A1) 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
Winner: St Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village, New Zealand
A2) Facility of The Year – Residential Aged Care (Singapore)
Best residential aged care facility in Singapore that demonstrates improvement inquality of life for older adults
Winner: ECHOES FROM THE D.R.E.A.M (Decisions, Reality, Aim, Empower,
Motivation) by Thye Hua Kwan Nursing Home Ltd.
B) Facility of The Year – Active Ageing (Residential)
Best social engagement facility that encourages older persons to live well and age
with purpose
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 tolive as independently as possible
Winner: Komune Care – Comprehensive Senior Care and Integrated
Community Living by Komune Care Centre Sdn Bhd
D) Facility of The Year – Ageing-In-PlaceBest future model for ageing in good health in a community
Winner: St Andrew’s Village by St Andrew’s Village Ltd, New Zealand•Category 4: Design*Projects that will complete by 2025 may applyA) Design of the year - Interior Design
Best interior design for assisted living or residential aged care that have anemphasis on style, comfort, safety of home and supports social and healthoutcomes
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AustraliaB) Design of the year - Care SuiteBest interior design for residential aged care room and ensuite bathroom thatexudes thoughtfulness, style, comfort of home and enables independence of end
user
Winner: Rockpool Pelican Waters by Rockpool Pelican Waters, AustraliaC) Design of the year - Dining SpaceBest interior design that invites seniors and community to enjoy the dining
experience
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 organizational efficiencies
and quality of care delivery
Winner: Safe Medication Administration System for CCRC by Ventria
Residence & Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Care Foundation, Hong Kong SAR,
ChinaB) 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
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 product developed to improve health for older adults
Winner: System of Nutrition by The Pure Food, AustraliaB) Innovation of the year – Rehabilitation Equipment
Best rehabilitation equipment that improves health outcome for older adults
Winner: The first robotic solution for therapist-like, home-based rehabilitation
by Articares Pte Ltd, SingaporeC) Innovation of the year – Assistive Living ProductBest product that supports ageing-in-place, independence and enablement for older
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Sydney, Australia
D1) Innovation of the year – Industry Social Engagement
Best industry social engagement implementation that aims to engage stakeholders
to raise awareness to improve quality of life for older people
Winner: Gerontechnology Platform by The Hong Kong Council of Social
Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
D2) Innovation of the year – Technology Social Engagement
Best social engagement technology implementation that demonstrates improvement
in quality of life for older people
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 andhappiness for people living with dementia
Winner: Digital Brain Function Screen by Neurowyzr Pte Ltd, SingaporeB) Innovation of the year – Technology ProductBest technological product implementation that improves quality of life for older
peopleWinner: 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
Winner: The Use of Augmented Reality Exercise to improve Quality of Life forolder adults by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wlfare Council Limited, Hong
Kong SAR ChinaD) Innovation of the year – Smart Care Technology
Best smart care technology that demonstrates innovation and efficiency in caredelivery for older people
Winner: Harnessing Technology to Solve Global Aged Care Health Workforce
Challenges by McLean Care iAgeHealth, AustraliaE) Innovation of the year – Assistive Living Technology
Best assistive living technology that enables independent living for older people
Winner: mCare Watch by mCare Digital, Australia•

Category 8: Innovation of the Year (Programme)
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A) Innovation of the year – Community Social Engagement
Best community social engagement program implementation that demonstrates
improvement in quality of life for older people
Winner: The Waving of Wellness - Seniors Mutual Help Development Project
By Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited, Hong Kong SARChinaA) Innovation of the year – Intergenerational Social Engagement
Best intergenerational social engagement program implementation that
demonstrates improvement in equality of life for older people
Winner: Intergenerational Program by Kalyra, AustraliaB) Innovation of the year – Dementia Care ProgrammeBest memory support program to engage, enable rehabilitation, and happiness forolder people with dementia
Winner: The Dementia World Travel Guide by issue+design, JapanC) Innovation of the year – Rehabilitation ProgrammeBest rehabilitation program that demonstrates improvement in strength andindependence for older adults
Winner: Senior Boxing and Technology Enhanced Exercising Program by
Australian Nursing Home Foundation, Australia• Category 9: Innovation of the Year (Active Ageing Programme)A) Innovation of the year – Active Ageing Empowerment ProgrammeBest active ageing empowerment programme that demonstrates purpose andimprovement in well-being for older people
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 ProgrammeBest active ageing wellness programme that demonstrates improvements in healthand mental well-being for older people
Winner: Fit and Fed (F4) Club by NTUC Health Co-operative Limited,
SingaporeC) Innovation of the year – Active Ageing Community ProgrammeBest active ageing community programme that demonstrates improvement, social
engagement and well-being for older people
Winner: Hou² Living Gallery @ City One Shatin – Participatory Estate
Improvement Programme for an Age-friendly Living Environment by Happy
Ageing Lab Foundation, Hong Kong SAR China
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Best caregiver model implementation that demonstrates talent development,
training, and manpower support for the sector
Winner: CTI Community Care Associate Training Programme by Kwong Wai
Shiu Hospital, SingaporeB) Innovation of the year – Employee Well-being
Best implementation that demonstrates improvement in employee well-being
Winner: Bolton Clarke WeCare by Bolton Clarke, AustraliaC) Innovation of the year – Ageing-in-Place Model
Best ageing-in-place implementation model that enables older people to age in theirown homes with access to social, health and care services
Winner: Realising Ageing-in-place through Integrated Care: Transitional Careand Home Modifications by Culture, Homes Healthcare Company Limited,Hong Kong SAR China
Additional Insights:“It was such a pleasure to be one of the Judges for Ageing Asia Eldercare Innovation
Awards this year, the finalists had demonstrated excellent commitment in delivering
the highest quality of products and services to shape the future of ageing and care,huge appreciation to Janice, Sylwin and the entire Ageing Asia team for their stellar
work in organizing this amazing and inspiring event, congrats to the winners!!”– Ms
DY Suharya, Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Disease International Asia PacificRegion, Founder, Alzheimer Indonesia“Some of the presentations locally and internationally are very meaningful andimpactful, either directly helping to care for the elderly or enhancing the operational
processes of elderly care services. What impressed me most is their passion andteamwork towards achieving positive outcomes.” – Dr. Loh Yong Joo, Head andSenior Consultant at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, TTSH.
The judges are:
Mr Mohamed Farouk Bin Mohamed Ismail
Director, IT, Innovation & Digitalisation Division, Agency for Integrated Care,
Singapore
Dr Jun Sasaki
Founder & Chairman, Yushoukai Medical Corporation, Japan
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Mr Tom Symondson
CEO, Aged & Community Care Providers Association, Australia
Mr John Collyns
Executive Director, Retirement Villages Association, New Zealand
Dr Kelvin Tan
Head of Programme, Minor in Applied Ageing Studies, Senior Lecturer, Master/PhD
in Gerontology, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
Mr Stefan Ege
Head of Projects and Strategy, City of Zurich, Department of Health and theEnvironment, Switzerland
Mr Dinar Kharisma
Senior Policy Planner, Coordinator for Social Assistance, Directorate of Poverty
Alleviation and Community Empowerment,
Ministry of National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS), Indonesia
Ms Camilla Rowland
CEO, Palliative Care Australia, Australia
Ms Julianne Parkinson
CEO, Global Centre for Modern Ageing, Australia
Mr Alex Mitchell
Programme Manager: Voice® & Strategic Partnerships, UK National Innovation
Centre for Ageing, United Kingdom
Dr Nart Fongsmut
Director, LivWell Com Ltd, Medical Director, Chiva-Som International Health Resort,
Board Member, Thailand Elderly Fund, Thailand
Ms DY Suharya
Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Disease International Asia Pacific Region, Founder,
Alzheimer Indonesia, Indonesia
Dr Loh Yong Joo
Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Director, ClinicalInnovation, Clinical Research & Innovation Office (CRIO),
Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore

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Director Oizumi Gakuen Multi-Facility,
Norma Ken-Ikukai Hospital, Japan
Mr Alex Tan
Director, Agency for Integrated Care, Singapore
Mrs. Tamsin Greulich-Smith
Director, School of X, Design Singapore Council, Singapore
A/Prof Carol Ma
Head of the Gerontology Programmes & Senior Fellow (Experiential Learning), S R
Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences,
Singapore
Ageing Startup Pitch Stadium Categories and Winners•

SUSS Geronpreneruship New Innovation of the Year 2024

Finalists:• Esports Academy, Singapore• Glorious Care, Singapore• MMRS.AI, Singapore• LifeTale.SG, Singapore• Marymount Labs, Singapore• NZMark, Singapore• Shuttle Care, Singapore• The Courage Chapter, Singapore• TheMoonBeam.Co, Singapore• TikCare, Hong Kong SAR China
2nd runner up: TheMoonBeam.Co, Singapore
1st runner up: The Courage Chapter, Singapore
Winner: Glorious Care, Singapore•

Ageing Asia Startup of the Year 2024

Finalists:• Anto Medcare Pte Ltd, Singapore• BlueOak, Thailand• Caare Healthtech Services Private Limited, India• CoNEX Healthcare, Singapore
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Daftaro, Indonesia
DexLab, Singapore
Dresio Limited, Hong Kong SAR China
EyeClick Ltd., Israel
GaitMetrics Pte Ltd, Singapore
Immortalize Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Joy in Living Aged Care Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
Kangsters, Republic of Korea
MedLyves, Singapore
MedMind, Hong Kong SAR China
Miguel Corporate Services Pte Ltd, Singapore
QuantumTX, Singapore
Red Crowns Senior Living, Singapore
Silver Care Solutions, Singapore
SmartPeep, Singapore
Teleskop Technologies Pte. Ltd., SIngapore
Zoog, Israel
42AI Solution, Singapore

Winner: QuantumTX, Singapore
Finalist Special Award: Red Crowns Senior Living, Singapore
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About Ageing Asia Pte Ltd
Ageing Asia is Asia Pacific’s first industry alliance on the business of ageing. We are
an independent network and social enterprise that seeks to unite business,government, community leaders and the media, to drive change for APAC’s ageing
landscape. Our vision is to lead an advocacy and educational role in improving quality
and standards of eldercare, nurture partnerships and curate development of solutions
that address the new opportunities and market demands of the ageing baby boomer
population. Ageing Asia is a member of the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise(raiSE) and Singapore Business Federation. For more information on Ageing Asia,
please visit www.ageingasia.com.

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