Changing Attitudes Toward Alzheimer’s Disease
As Taiwan nears super-aged status in 2025, experts stress the urgency of early Alzheimer’s detection, advanced screening, and proactive care to ease societal burdens.
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A New Era of Public-Private Partnerships for a Healthy Taiwan
As Taiwan transitions into a super-aged society, addressing chronic disease management and healthcare sustainability has become a national priority. At the 2025 Healthy Aging Forum, government and industry leaders explored strategies to enhance preventive care, digital health solutions, and public-private partnerships to improve long-term health outcomes for Taiwan’s aging population.
Innovating Health, Empowering Lives: Eli Lilly’s Commitment to Taiwan
Eli Lilly, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is tackling Taiwan’s healthcare challenges under the leadership of new general manager Lauren Lazowski. Through advanced clinical trials, precision medicine, and strong partnerships, Lilly Taiwan is committed to improving patient outcomes and strengthening the healthcare system.
GSK: Pioneering Health Solutions for an Aging Population
As Taiwan navigates the challenges of a super-aged population, GSK leads with innovative solutions, focusing on prevention and treatment. By uniting science, technology, and talent, the company aims to improve health outcomes for Taiwan and beyond.
Amway Lays the Foundation for Health in Taiwan’s Super-Aged Society
Taiwan will become a super-aged society by 2025, with at least 20% of the population aged 65 and above. This demographic shift, coupled with the impact of the pandemic, has caused the average life expectancy to fall below 80 years, with an “unhealthy life expectancy,” during which a person is dependent on the care of…
Advancements in Active Aging
The progress of health and vitality well into older age depends on community initiatives and developing the aging industry. During a Friday afternoon hike with a friend in Yangmingshan National Park at the mountain’s peak, some 1,000 meters high, we realized we were the two youngest hikers by one generation’s gap at least, with dozens…
Haleon Delivers Everyday Health With Humanity
Despite notable advancements in medicine and technology in recent years, access to basic healthcare remains a global issue. The private sector’s role in citizen health is therefore becoming progressively essential to reduce part of the burden on the public healthcare system and meet growing needs for preventive care. To address these issues, leading consumer health…
Dealing with Osteoporosis
As Taiwan society ages, this challenging condition is becoming more prevalent. With the rapid rise in the proportion of elderly people in the Taiwan population, one of the medical conditions that will require increased attention is osteoporosis. A progressive skeletal disease characterized by decreased bone density and weakened bone tissue, osteoporosis frequently leads to falls…
Taiwan’s Booming Pet Economy
More and more young Taiwanese are choosing to own and raise pets instead of having children, causing a surge in the pet-care market and opening the door for a wide variety of new products and services. Rather than having children, an increasing number of young Taiwanese are opting to raise pets. A Council of Agriculture…
A Growing Need for Continuing Education
In developed, knowledge-based economies, the benefits of a “learning society” take on added importance. Imagine taking a class about a subject you always wanted to explore without the stressful checkpoints of homework, exams, or grade point averages. Instead of pursuing a degree, you are deepening and sharpening your wisdom. Instead of gearing your studies towards…