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Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of its last American bison
Discover the story of Taipei Zoo’s last American bison, Jiaowa, and the challenges of caring for aging animals. Learn about the zoo’s recent losses and the impact on its team.
2024/09/05 11:22
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Senior housing demand outstrips supply in Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s aging population is transforming senior housing and caregiving, with a shift towards independent living and a growing demand for specialized residences.
2024/08/15 18:35
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Older people in Taiwan struggle with homes lacking elevators
Explore how Taiwan’s impending status as a super-aged society by 2025 highlights the challenges older residents face in apartments without elevators. This report delves into the struggles of the elderly, including the story of 73-year-old Ms. Lee and the call for improved housing policies to support an aging population.
2024/07/18 15:54
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Taipei offers doorstep garbage collection for older adults
Discover how Taipei’s Department of Environmental Protection is enhancing the lives of elderly residents with mobility issues through customized garbage collection services since 2018. Learn about the collaborative effort with the Department of Social Welfare and local offices to maintain cleanliness and dignity for older adults living alone.
2024/07/04 20:59
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Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of beloved camel Yu Yeh at 26
Discover the story of Yu Yeh, the 26-year-old dromedary camel at Taipei Zoo, who passed away after battling health issues. Learn about the zoo’s care for aging animals.
2024/07/04 15:20
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Labor minister defends Barthel Index in elderly care
Explore the debate on Taiwan’s use of the Barthel Index for elderly care. Minister Ho defends its objectivity, amid proposals to ease conditions for those over 80 seeking migrant caregivers. Ho P’ei-shan: Pa-shih objective, shouldn’t politicize Over 80 using Pa-shih to apply foreign care to 30% Legislators amend employment law, over 80 exempt Pa-shih Ho urges rational discussion, don’t exclude severely disabled
2024/06/13 10:46
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Yuli Hospital leads charge for dementia-friendly businesses
Yuli Hospital in Hualien, Taiwan, is leading efforts to establish dementia-friendly organizations in the country. The initiative involves training employees from community branches of the Land Bank of Taiwan and Family Mart to better understand and assist individuals with dementia. With over 300,000 people affected by dementia in Taiwan, the hospital aims to raise awareness and support for this vulnerable population. Director of nursing Huang Pei-chi highlights common challenges faced by dementia patients in daily tasks like banking and shopping, urging more businesses to participate in creating a dementia-friendly environment for the elderly.
2024/03/06 18:04
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Taipei expands free health checks for 66K seniors
Stay updated on the latest news from Taipei City Government’s Department of Health regarding the expansion of free senior health checks in 2024. Online registration for special groups of elderly citizens begins on Feb. 22, with additional scheduling available on March 4. Director Chen Yen-yuan introduces a redesigned health check-up regimen, including new packages for bone density and muscle strength. Take advantage of services offered by 61 health care institutions and subsidized preventive health services for citizens aged 65 and over.
2024/02/19 15:20
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President Tsai stresses Taiwan’s economic significance
President Tsai Ing-wen asserts that Taiwan is globally significant economically and does not rely on China as a conduit to the world. Tsai emphasizes the importance of Taichung in the upcoming elections, stating that over 50 percent of presidential and vice presidential votes will come from the city. She acknowledges that inadequate infrastructure has hindered economic growth during her presidency, leading to an investment of NT$4 trillion in public infrastructure. Tsai also highlights her significant investments in social welfare, including elderly care aids, subsidies for children, and income tax exemptions for 47 percent of the Taiwanese population. She urges support for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te in the 2024 election to continue her approach of incorporating economics, defense, and democracy to protect Taiwan.
2023/12/30 20:50
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Changhua reports 5 OHCA cases amid extreme cold wave
The Fire Bureau of Changhua County reported 53 emergency medical cases in the last 24 hours, including five instances of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), possibly linked to a sudden dip in temperatures due to an extreme cold wave in Taiwan. The OHCA victims, aged 65 to 87, had yet to have the exact causes determined. Although the number of emergency cases is consistent with the daily average of 54, the number of non-responsive patients increased from three to five. The CHFD advises older adults, those with cardiovascular diseases, and others susceptible to cold weather to dress warmly. The Changhua County Public Health Bureau urges anyone experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest tightness to seek immediate medical care.
2023/12/21 17:53
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President highlights debt repayment, defense spending
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen addressed criticism about her government’s spending and accusations of burdening future generations with debt. She claimed to be the best debt-repaying president and announced that her administration had repaid over NT$800 billion of debt. Tsai highlighted the increases in national spending under her leadership, including a significant hike in the national defense budget to NT$600 billion and a raise in the budget for elderly care from NT$5 billion to NT$80 billion. She also mentioned the expansion of the national child-rearing policy and the progress of the indigenous defense aircraft program. Tsai viewed the construction of a prototype submarine as a milestone that strengthens the island’s defensive capabilities.
2023/12/15 16:40
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Elderly man’s 350km wrong turn ends in New Taipei
A 71-year-old man from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, accidentally rode his motorbike for 38 hours, covering 350 kilometers, after taking a wrong turn while returning home from visiting his daughter in Taitung. Physically exhausted, he sought help from a local shop in Sanxia, New Taipei City, where the storekeepers contacted the police. Reluctant to trouble his daughter, the man initially withheld her contact information, but eventually provided it after the officers communicated with him. Since his daughter couldn’t reach him quickly, she asked relatives in northern Taiwan to assist. The police took care of the man at the station until his relatives arrived to ensure his safe return home. This incident highlights the compassionate response from the authorities and the community to an elder’s misadventure.
2023/12/09 14:06
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Taiwan’s healthcare outweighs U.S. citizenship: Commentator
Taipei City Hospital’s Chiang Kuan-yu commented on Lai Pei-hsia’s decision to give up her U.S. citizenship, stating that Taiwan’s lighter healthcare and tax burdens outweigh the benefits of U.S. citizenship. Lai, an entertainer, relinquished her U.S. citizenship in order to qualify as the running mate for Foxconn founder Terry Gou in Taiwan’s vice-presidential election. However, the Gou-Lai ticket failed to register for the race, leading many online users in Taiwan to describe Lai as the biggest loser in the electoral contest. Chiang highlighted that many elderly Americans choose to return to Taiwan for superior elderly care and more familial support, as incapacitated seniors in the U.S. often do not survive beyond three years. He characterized Taiwan as "a paradise for the elderly, a promised land for retirement," promoting the country as an ideal place for a comfortable and supported aging experience. Chiang questioned the significance of retaining U.S. citizenship once one’s children are independent, suggesting that Lai may not have lost much by forfeiting her American nationality.
2023/11/26 18:29
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Chiayi County gifts cash to elderly for Double 9th Festival
The Bureau of Social Affairs in Chiayi County is distributing cash to elderly residents in local villages, with over 100,000 beneficiaries expected. In honor of the Double Ninth Festival, the Chiayi County Government is providing monetary gifts to those aged 65 and above, with varying amounts of NT$3,000, NT$6,000, or NT$9,000.
2023/10/17 15:45
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Taiwan Mahjong Greatest Party makes 2024 election bid
The Taiwan Mahjong Greatest Party, founded in 2022, is set to announce its legislative candidate list soon, according to Chairman Kuo Hsi. The party aims to care for the elderly and preserve their cognitive abilities through the game of Mahjong.
2023/10/12 17:06
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Ko addresses long-term care challenges and solutions
Taiwan’s presidential candidate Ko Wen-je reveals comprehensive long-term care policies addressing current challenges. Learn more about his proposals and the state of long-term care in Taiwan.
2023/09/22 18:06
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Rising costs of elderly care signal challenges for Taiwan
As young adults in Taiwan struggle with the high costs of living and low wages, the elderly population also faces similar challenges.
2023/03/10 19:10