Polaris and HUMAN LINK Launch Full-Scale Dissemination of Independence Support Care Model Across Taiwan; Open 'Independence Empowerment Health Center' in Taipei with Taipei Medical University Group
Polaris and HUMAN LINK have partnered with the Taipei Medical University Group to introduce Japan's 'Polaris Model' of independence support care to Taiwan, opening their first facility in Taipei to transform passive care into empowerment.
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At the announcement ceremony on April 9, 2026 (from left to right): Mr. Yueh-Yun Kuo, Section Chief, Taipei City Department of Health; Mr. Shih-Hsin Chang, Chairman, Taipei Medical University Consulting Management Co., Ltd.; Mr. Tsuyoshi Mori, President & CEO, Polaris Co., Ltd.; Mr. Ray-Jade Chen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Taipei Medical University; Mr. Jian-Hua Huang, Commissioner, Taipei City Department of Health; Mr. Chun-Ming Shih, Vice Superintendent, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Polaris Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Tsuyoshi Mori, hereinafter "Polaris"), HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Toru Tsuzaki, hereinafter "HUMAN LINK"), and Taipei Medical University Group's TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (Location: Taipei City) have concluded a business alliance agreement regarding the introduction of independence support care services in Taiwan, and opened the first facility, "Independence Empowerment Health Center", in Taipei City on April 9, 2026.
Through this partnership, we will expand the "Polaris Model", an independence support care model originating from Japan, throughout Taiwan, aiming to improve the living functions of the elderly and realize a life with dignity.
With the start of this business, the full-scale introduction of function-oriented empowerment care in Taiwan has begun. This initiative will become a symbolic project that evolves the nature of long-term care in Asia from "care that supports" to "care that draws out possibilities".
[Background of the Partnership]
As the world faces a super-aging society, long-term care is at a historic turning point. There is an international shift from traditional support centered on "passive care" to "independence support" aimed at recovering and maintaining the physical functions and life skills of the elderly.
As a pioneer of independence support day services in Japan, Polaris has achieved improvements in the living functions of many elderly people and presented to society a new value system: "Caregiving can expand human potential."
Taipei Medical University has advanced educational and research achievements in the fields of medicine and rehabilitation, playing an important role in improving the quality of medical and long-term care in Taiwan.
Furthermore, HUMAN LINK of the Well Future Group primarily solves issues for long-term care providers. Its Taiwan branch has a wealth of experience in supporting overseas business expansion and demonstrating strength in the field of overseas human resource education. Representative Tsuzaki has lived in Taiwan for half the year for over 10 years, engaging in businesses such as the expansion of Japanese nursing care into Taiwan and the introduction of Taiwanese ICT equipment into Japan. He is well-versed in Japan-Taiwan commercial distribution and long-term care related laws, which led to the realization of this partnership.
By integrating the knowledge and achievements of the three parties, we will comprehensively promote the introduction of independence support services and human resource development in Taiwan, aiming to establish a sustainable long-term care model.
(From left) Tsutomu Masumizu, Chairman of Well Future Group; Tsuyoshi Mori, President & CEO of Polaris Co., Ltd.; Toru Tsuzaki, President & CEO of HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Independence Empowerment Health Center
[Business Overview]
The "Xing-Ai Happiness Academy - Independence Empowerment Health Center" established by Taipei Medical University is a base that comprehensively introduces the Polaris Model, a pioneer in Japanese independence support care, symbolizing that Taiwan's long-term care system is moving to a new stage of "function-oriented empowerment".
Under the philosophy of "standing firmly on one's own feet", we aim for the elderly to regain control over their physical functions in a safe environment and recover the dignity of life.
[Philosophy]
We aim to shift from passive "care management" to proactive "improvement of life skills", supporting the maintenance and improvement of physical functions, cognitive functions, and activities of daily living.
[Social Significance]
This facility also functions as an educational base, promoting specialized human resource development and community interaction. The aging rate in Taipei City exceeds 24%, and it is expected to serve as a sustainable long-term care model.
[Future Prospects]
We will contribute to solving issues in the Asian region through expansion throughout Taiwan, accumulation of research data, and human resource education.
Company Overview
■ About Polaris Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: Polaris Co., Ltd.
Established: July 1, 2002
Representative: Tsuyoshi Mori, Representative Director
Business description: Day service business, in-home care support business, home-visit care business, franchise business, independence support consulting business, overseas business/rehabilitation equipment sales business, education business (practical training for certified care workers)
URL: http://www.polaris.care/
■ About HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Established: October 1, 2018
Representative: Toru Tsuzaki, Representative Director
Business description: Solving issues for care providers / Support organization for introducing and registering specified skilled workers, overseas expansion support business for care providers (Taiwan/Asia), solutions through ICT, meal delivery, and product sales
URL: https://human-link.co.jp/
■ About TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Polaris Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Tsuyoshi Mori, hereinafter "Polaris"), HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Toru Tsuzaki, hereinafter "HUMAN LINK"), and Taipei Medical University Group's TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd. (Location: Taipei City) have concluded a business alliance agreement regarding the introduction of independence support care services in Taiwan, and opened the first facility, "Independence Empowerment Health Center", in Taipei City on April 9, 2026.
Through this partnership, we will expand the "Polaris Model", an independence support care model originating from Japan, throughout Taiwan, aiming to improve the living functions of the elderly and realize a life with dignity.
With the start of this business, the full-scale introduction of function-oriented empowerment care in Taiwan has begun. This initiative will become a symbolic project that evolves the nature of long-term care in Asia from "care that supports" to "care that draws out possibilities".
[Background of the Partnership]
As the world faces a super-aging society, long-term care is at a historic turning point. There is an international shift from traditional support centered on "passive care" to "independence support" aimed at recovering and maintaining the physical functions and life skills of the elderly.
As a pioneer of independence support day services in Japan, Polaris has achieved improvements in the living functions of many elderly people and presented to society a new value system: "Caregiving can expand human potential."
Taipei Medical University has advanced educational and research achievements in the fields of medicine and rehabilitation, playing an important role in improving the quality of medical and long-term care in Taiwan.
Furthermore, HUMAN LINK of the Well Future Group primarily solves issues for long-term care providers. Its Taiwan branch has a wealth of experience in supporting overseas business expansion and demonstrating strength in the field of overseas human resource education. Representative Tsuzaki has lived in Taiwan for half the year for over 10 years, engaging in businesses such as the expansion of Japanese nursing care into Taiwan and the introduction of Taiwanese ICT equipment into Japan. He is well-versed in Japan-Taiwan commercial distribution and long-term care related laws, which led to the realization of this partnership.
By integrating the knowledge and achievements of the three parties, we will comprehensively promote the introduction of independence support services and human resource development in Taiwan, aiming to establish a sustainable long-term care model.
(From left) Tsutomu Masumizu, Chairman of Well Future Group; Tsuyoshi Mori, President & CEO of Polaris Co., Ltd.; Toru Tsuzaki, President & CEO of HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Independence Empowerment Health Center
[Business Overview]
The "Xing-Ai Happiness Academy - Independence Empowerment Health Center" established by Taipei Medical University is a base that comprehensively introduces the Polaris Model, a pioneer in Japanese independence support care, symbolizing that Taiwan's long-term care system is moving to a new stage of "function-oriented empowerment".
Under the philosophy of "standing firmly on one's own feet", we aim for the elderly to regain control over their physical functions in a safe environment and recover the dignity of life.
[Philosophy]
We aim to shift from passive "care management" to proactive "improvement of life skills", supporting the maintenance and improvement of physical functions, cognitive functions, and activities of daily living.
[Social Significance]
This facility also functions as an educational base, promoting specialized human resource development and community interaction. The aging rate in Taipei City exceeds 24%, and it is expected to serve as a sustainable long-term care model.
[Future Prospects]
We will contribute to solving issues in the Asian region through expansion throughout Taiwan, accumulation of research data, and human resource education.
Company Overview
■ About Polaris Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: Polaris Co., Ltd.
Established: July 1, 2002
Representative: Tsuyoshi Mori, Representative Director
Business description: Day service business, in-home care support business, home-visit care business, franchise business, independence support consulting business, overseas business/rehabilitation equipment sales business, education business (practical training for certified care workers)
URL: http://www.polaris.care/
■ About HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: HUMAN LINK Co., Ltd.
Established: October 1, 2018
Representative: Toru Tsuzaki, Representative Director
Business description: Solving issues for care providers / Support organization for introducing and registering specified skilled workers, overseas expansion support business for care providers (Taiwan/Asia), solutions through ICT, meal delivery, and product sales
URL: https://human-link.co.jp/
■ About TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Trade Name: TMU Management Consulting Co., Ltd.