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NTU Hospital's 'Apollo Project' Named Top Ten Elderly-Friendly Service

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • National Taiwan University Hospital's Yunlin Branch has received recognition for its "Apollo Project," an initiative focused on elderly care.
  • The project, started in 2018, extends medical services into the community through health assessments, nutrition and exercise interventions, and remote monitoring.
  • It aims to promote healthy aging, delay disability, and support aging in place by integrating healthcare professionals with community resources.

National Taiwan University Hospital's Yunlin Branch has been honored for its "Apollo Project," a comprehensive initiative designed to support the elderly in Taiwan's rapidly aging society. The project was recognized among the top ten elderly-friendly technologies, products, and services at the third Elderly Health Industry Expo.

Apollo Project is not just about technology; it's about doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists working with community centers and volunteers to integrate medical care into the daily lives of the elderly.

— Dr. Chang Kai-chiehProject host and Director of the Neuromedicine Center, explaining the collaborative nature of the Apollo Project.

Launched in 2018, the Apollo Project moves beyond traditional disease treatment to focus on proactive health promotion and delaying functional decline. It integrates health assessments, nutritional guidance, exercise programs, and remote health data tracking. By extending medical services directly into the daily lives of seniors, the project aims to foster healthy aging and enable individuals to remain in their communities longer.

The initiative involves a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists who collaborate with community centers and volunteers. This collaborative approach ensures that healthcare is seamlessly woven into the fabric of seniors' lives. Project leader Dr. Chang Kai-chieh emphasizes that the core principle is to "shift the medical timeline forward," identifying health risks early and intervening proactively rather than waiting for illness to develop.

Elderly care cannot just wait until seniors get sick and come to the hospital; hospitals should actively enter the community and accompany seniors when their health can still be protected.

— Ma Hui-mingSuperintendent of the Yunlin Branch, emphasizing the proactive community outreach of the hospital.

Hospital Superintendent Ma Hui-ming highlighted the importance of hospitals actively engaging with communities to support seniors' health before they become ill. The eight-year success of the Apollo Project is attributed to the sustained trust and cooperation between the hospital and local communities. The recent award serves as a significant affirmation of the team's efforts and the collective achievements of their community partners.

The core spirit is to 'shift the medical timeline forward.'

— Dr. Chang Kai-chiehProject host, explaining the proactive approach of the Apollo Project.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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