Holistic Integration for Healthy Longevity and Aging in Place

Launched by NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 12, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

General Introduction As the population ages, the prevalence of chronic diseases and functional impairments is increasing. Since 1980, the proportion of people aged 65 and older in Taiwan has been steadily rising, and in 2018, Taiwan officially became an aged society. It is projected to reach the status of a super-aged society by 2025. Achieving healthy longevity is a shared goal in an aging society. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the purpose of promoting healthy aging is to help older adults maintain their physical functions, allowing them to engage in activities that bri...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥55 years (includes older adults and pre-elderly individuals).
• • No severe functional disability (must be able to walk independently, use assistive devices, or operate a wheelchair independently).
• • No severe cognitive impairment (must be able to respond appropriately to verbal questions).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Irregular community participation (less than once per week in the target community).
• • Mild dementia or greater (assessed during screening). If identified, family members will be notified, and they retain the right to withdraw the participant unconditionally.