From the MD's Desk

A collection of fast facts, observations, and perspectives on Asia's ageing market growth potential by Janice Chia, Managing Director, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd

'Transitional care' to help elderly improve their health and delay institutionalisation (12 Dec 2011) Full Story Here
Around Asia, a number of organisations have been experimenting with different models of facilities that care for seniors, many incorporating housing, health and seniors' care. One of the best ones that I have seen is one operated by a church council in Hong Kong. They took 30 years to find an ideal location to develop an integrated elderly service project in the city that is entirely funded, planned and designed by the church council. What makes this facility unique is the operational focus and philosophy of the staff on ‘transitional care’.

Developing apartments that enable ageing-in-place in Asia (5 Dec 2011) Full Story Here
Pioneer of the ‘Ageing in Place: Apartment for Life model’ in The Netherlands, Professor Dr Hans Becker has successfully used his model and philosophy of human happiness to revolutionise the social and commercial perception of nursing homes. The concept of ‘Apartments for Life’ are 70sqm units that are built in place of nursing homes. Instead of typical 4-8 bed ward units, each elderly person lives in their own unit and call it home.
Here's a video interview of Professor Dr Hans Becker on 'Apartments for Life'.

The university connection for seniors' housing – not-for-profits lead the way in innovation for Australia's retirement living and aged care market (28 Nov 2011) Full Story Here
Last week, I was in Melbourne for an industry conference organised by the Retirement Village Association of Australia. I had the opportunity to visit Redmond Park, a not-for-profit operated former aged care facility that was renovated, converted and rebranded as a luxurious independent living unit development. A local landmark for decades, Redmond Park represents a significant example of 1950’s architecture now reborn as a haven for the over 55s.

Ageing investment is no longer a CSR initiative but a US$11 trillion industry (21 Nov 2011) Full Story Here
Ageing in Asia presents a unique opportunity for businesses, governments and NGOs to improve the quality of life of seniors as they age. According to the 2011 Asia Pacific Silver Economy Business Opportunities Report, spending power of baby boomers in Asia-Pacific is projected at US$1.9 trillion.

About Janice Chia

Janice Chia
Managing Director, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd

"Happiness for me, is bringing a smile to the people around me"

Not even halfway through life, Janice Chia is already serious about ageing. Being close to family and witnessing how they’ve aged over the years, Janice was inspired to actively improve the quality of life for her elders in their later years. Her motivation for change led her to start a full-time venture, Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, an Ageing Market Consultancy Firm and a subsidiary of Xperiential Events, innovating the way seniors age in Asia.

Under Ageing Asia Pte Ltd, she created and produced the annual Ageing Asia Investment Forum to increase private sector investments in products and services that will enhance the life, functional capability, and independence of seniors in Asia.

Now in its third year, industry leaders identify business opportunities and trends each year to ensure AAIF remains Asia’s most influential forum on the business of ageing.

The Singapore-born is not stopping for breath yet, believing instead to seek out every opportunity as part of her business to make contributions to society and to be part of developing industries that Xperiential Events operates in. Creating change, as much as ageing, is in her blood.

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