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Elderly community care initiatives in Taiwan

Overview

Community organizations and local governments in Taiwan are implementing various initiatives to improve the social engagement and well-being of elderly residents.

In Beigan, 98 seniors participated in a multi-day trip to Wuyishan to experience different cultural landscapes, while in Changhua, over 80 residents of a veterans' home visited Hsinchu to engage with Hakka culture and nature.

In New Taipei City, the Social Affairs Bureau hosted the annual Community Care Center Achievement Exhibition. The event, themed ‘Eternal Childhood, Trendy Aging!’, utilized technology and traditional games to promote intergenerational integration. Mayor Hou You-yi emphasized the role of social interaction in preventing isolation, noting the city’s extensive network of silver clubs and community care centers designed to provide accessible resources for seniors.

Entities

New Taipei City Social Affairs Bureau · New Taipei City Citizen Square · Hou You-yi

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    New Taipei City hosts community care exhibition for seniors

    New Taipei City hosted a community care exhibition at Citizen Square, featuring intergenerational games, technology-driven activities, and performances to promote elderly social engagement.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Taiwanese community groups organize excursions for elderly residents

    Elderly residents in Beigan and Changhua, Taiwan, participated in organized social excursions to Wuyishan and Hsinchu to promote social engagement and cultural experiences.

Sources

886.news · ltvnews.net · pingtungtimes.com.tw · thehubnews.net