The first awards of its kind that recognises the region’s best innovations in eldercare business, service and operational models
SINGAPORE, 28 MARCH 2013 –(ASIA TODAY)- Ageing Asia Pte Ltd launches the inaugural Eldercare Innovation Awards, the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region that recognises the best in Eldercare. This prestigious industry award will take place on 16 April 2013, in conjunction with the 4th Ageing Asia Investment Forum (AAIF) at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore.
The Awards received more than 80 entries from around the region, competing in categories such as Outstanding ‘Eldercare Services’ Innovation, Outstanding ‘Rehabilitation & Wellness’ Innovation, Outstanding ‘ICT’ Innovation and Eldercare Facility of the Year 2013. The Awards also see the launch of the first Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Index that was used as the judging criteria for the entries. The index evaluates the unique value proposition, ease of delivery & implementation and impact on improving quality of life.
300 international business, government and community leaders from Asia Pacific’s ageing market will come together during the forum, and vote across 14 categories. 30 awards will be given out during the awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the forum’s official dinner. Finalists for the awards were evaluated by our awards advisory board, comprising of Mr David Lane, Chairman, ThomsonAdsett, Australia, Professor Hiroyuki Murata, President, Murata Associates, Japan, Mr Nick Abbey, CEO, ExtraCare Charitable Trust, UK and Ms Mabel Chau, who was conferred the 2012 Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong Government for her outstanding contributions to the community.
Founder of the awards, Ms Janice Chia, Managing Director, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd shared, “The awards aim to recognise Asia Pacific’s care organisations who have gone the extra mile to improve health, quality of life and independence for our elderly. I hope to improve the image of the care industry in our region by focusing on the innovative contributions of organisations and their teams.” Professor Hiroyuki Murata, President, Murata Associates, Japan, who is part of the awards advisory board added, “The elder care industry is one of the most complicated and complex industries to evaluate, but it is worth the effort to be part of the awards to improve quality of services and ensure our seniors receive the best care needed.”
The inaugural Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards is one of the many activities of the International Ageing Week organised by Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, held from 15-19 April. Other key activities include, the annual Ageing Asia Investment Forum (AAIF), held from 16-17 April. AAIF2013 will be officiated by Guest of Honour, Acting Minister Chan Chun Sing, Ministry for Social and Family Development and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Government of Singapore on 16 April 2013 at 9am.
Themed, ‘Eldercare Innovations In Asia’, AAIF2013 will showcase 22 global innovative global eldercare models relevant for our region. Singapore will be host to the world’s most influential operators, developers and investors in housing, health and seniors care that will drive change in the way we age in Asia. AAIF is the only event in the region that successfully attracts participation from business, government and community leaders from over 12 countries to jointly address the economic and social opportunities driven by 1.2 billion ageing baby boomers in Asia-Pacific – representing US$1.9 trillion in spending power.
“The ageing population in Asia Pacific is an opportunity to develop the silver economy and to step away from conventional approaches towards the business of care. We focus on facilitating partnerships in the business of ageing to encourage the development and investment of better products and services”, said Ms Janice Chia, Managing Director, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd.
Ageing Asia Pte Ltd will be providing further insight and in-depth analysis into the ageing market through the launch of its 2nd Asia Pacific Silver Economy Business Opportunities Report 2013. The report highlights key trends, figures and case studies on the best global eldercare models for Asia, including insights from 100 leaders in the business of ageing in Asia Pacific, trends and country commentaries of 15 key countries in the region.
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About the International Ageing Week organised by Ageing Asia Pte Ltd
Attracting 40 International Speakers, 22 Global Eldercare Operators, Entrepreneurs & Investors from over 12 countries, the International Ageing Week taking place in Singapore from 15-19 April, Pan Pacific Hotel will welcome 300 delegates participating in:
• 4th Ageing Asia Investment Forum (16-17 April)
• Launch of 1st Ageing Asia Gov & NGO Symposium (15 April)
• 1st APAC Eldercare Innovation Awards Ceremony & Dinner (16 April)
• Specialist workshops on Advanced Elder Care in Japan & on Intergenerational Communities with Care (18 April)
• Health and Eldercare Facility Site Visits to Singapore and Malaysia (15 & 19 April respectively)
• Launch of 2nd APAC Silver Economy Business Opportunities Report (Bi-Annual)
About Ageing Asia Pte Ltd
The 4rd Ageing Asia Investment Forum (AAIF) 2013 is produced and managed by Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Xperiential Events Pte Ltd. Xperiential Events creates iconic, business-to-business events that focus on transforming social challenges into business opportunities to enable businesses in Asia.
Ageing Asia Pte Ltd is an Ageing Market Consultancy that specialises in facilitating collaborations and strategic partnerships between CEO-level business, government and community leaders to access Asia’s US$1.9 trillion silver industry through a combination of in-depth industry research and networking with key decision makers in the business of ageing. Its flagship event, the Ageing Asia Investment Forum, is an annual showcase of the regions’ top business opportunities to tap on the ageing market. In 2012, the company launched the Ageing Asia Alliance – Asia’s first industry network on the business of ageing. Today, the Alliance connects over 950 members to business opportunities in Asia’s silver economy. The mission of the Ageing Asia Investment Forum series is to increase private sector investments in products and services to enhance the quality of life, health and functional capability of seniors in Asia.
Singaporean entrepreneur Janice Chia founded Ageing Asia Pte Ltd with the mission to improve the way future generations of elderly age in Asia, by engaging the business community to create better products and services, that will enable healthy, independent ageing and dignified ageing. Influenced by the changing needs of her elderly relatives as they grew older and the higher expectations in quality of life of the baby boomer generation, she firmly believes that the social challenges of ageing can be transformed into an economic opportunity for Asia.
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