WEBINAR | From the Frontlines of an Aging Asia: Insights from the Winners of the 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
JCIE and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) are co-hosting an event featuring the winners of the 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
Launch Event for the 5h Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI)
On the sidelines of PMAC 2026 held a special event to announce the launch of the 5th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
PMAC 2026 Side Meeting on Interregional, Intersectoral and Multistakeholders’ Collaboration for Active Ageing & Innovation
On the sidelines of the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2026 (PMAC 2026), JCIE and ERIA co-hosted a side meeting entitled “Inter-regional, Inter-sectoral, and Multi-stakeholder Collaboration for Active Ageing and Innovation: Concerted Efforts from ASEAN Member States and Alliances,” which focused on showcasing, strengthening, and promoting cross-sectoral innovations promoting active aging in Asia. The event was […]
PMAC 2026 Side Meeting on Silver Economy: Turning Aging into Opportunity
On the sidelines of PMAC 2026 JCIE co-hosted an event featuring several HAPI winners examining how the silver economy reframes population aging from a burden into an opportunity for new markets, jobs, and innovation
Online Exercise Salon for the Elderly through Industry-Academia Collaboration
Based on a unique concept of “gut-brain-muscle correlation,” this program offers online exercise and brain health broadcasts on a contract basis to nursing homes. By providing more than 10,000 combinations of evidence-based exercises designed to prevent frailty and maintain health, the salons reduce the need for nursing personnel to spend time and resources creating their own content to keep residents healthy and engaged.
IM-OK Project
To combat social isolation, the Lions Befrienders Service Association (LBSA) created an easy-to-use elderly-friendly tablet device that lets users monitor and report their daily wellbeing. Pushing an “I am OK”button lets people know they are alright, and any missed check-ins alert family or LBSA volunteers to confirm the person’s safety. The tablet offers entertainment, learning, and health-related functions as well.
Micro-Jobs Program for Older People
The Micro-Jobs Program lets healthy, active seniors assist frailer peers in their neighborhood through tasks such as meal delivery, medication reminders, or accompanying people to doctor’s appointments. The tasks are “bite-size,” so there is a low barrier to entry. Participants are trained and receive a modest allowance in return for the tasks. More importantly, they feel a sense of purpose and engagement with their community.
CARE-Net—A Smart Integrated Care Approach to Reach Older People in a Depopulated Area
CARE-Net is a digital platform that assists underserved rural communities by connecting health, welfare, long-term care, and medical care. By allowing inter-agency data-sharing and communication, experts can quickly identify a person’s needs and consult with others to resolve them. Village care managers (trained citizen health leaders) in each village help their neighbors navigate the system and advocate on their behalf.
YoungHappy Plus—Online Community Platform to Enhance the Quality of Life for Urban Seniors
YoungHappy is a social enterprise providing in-person and digital solutions to promote social interaction, physical activity, and mental stimulation for urban elders. They create “Happy Spaces,” community hubs located in shopping malls, let members join their peers for art workshops, health talks, exercise classes, etc., while their “YoungHappy Plus” platform (via app or LINE), offers virtual classes on digital literacy, health, and more.
Digital Literacy Modules for Older Persons
MyAgeing has created five comprehensive, evidence-based educational modules to improve digital literacy skills among older people, helping them access essential services and stay connected to their communities. Topics include using mobile devices for navigation, messaging, and shopping, and they focus
particularly on accessing safe content and avoiding scams.