New Taipei City Promotes Job Redesign for Young-Onset Dementia to Support Stable Employment
The New Taipei City Government has launched a 'Job Redesign for Young-Onset Dementia' program this year, utilizing a long-term care budget of approximately NT$10 billion. It also announced three innovations and one expansion in dementia care to strengthen the community-based integrated care system.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Huang Xusheng, New Taipei City, 10th) New Taipei City has a population of 820,000 people aged 65 and over. The city government stated today that the Department of Health's Long-Term Care Division has a budget of nearly NT$10 billion. This year, it has innovatively launched the 'Young-Onset Dementia Job Redesign' to help people with dementia participate in society, adapt to the workplace, and maintain stable employment.
Director of the Department of Health, Chen Runqiu, reported at the city government meeting today that New Taipei City has a population of 4.04 million, with approximately 820,000 people aged 65 and over. Healthy seniors account for about 70%, those at risk of frailty (sub-health) account for about 17%, and seniors with dementia or disability account for about 13%. The Department of Health is building a continuous care system to enable seniors to age in place with dignity.
Director Chen said that in response to the challenges of a super-aged society, the city government is integrating medical, social welfare, and long-term care resources to promote a cross-system care network. Day care centers have increased from 24 to 129, and dementia support stations have expanded from 312 to 5,600.
Director of the Senior Long-Term Care Division, Lin Huiping, said in an interview with a Central News Agency reporter that dementia is a major challenge for patients, families, and society in an aging society. This year, the city is promoting 'Three Innovations and One Expansion' in dementia care.
She said that the 'Dementia Shared Care Centers' have increased to 14 locations. In addition to professional case managers providing a green channel to accelerate medical visits, they also tailor care plans for families, guide care techniques, and refer long-term care resources. The Department of Health has also cooperated with the Department of Transportation to install more friendly traffic signals around the care centers to enhance the safety and convenience of seniors going out.
Lin Huiping said that for young-onset dementia, the city is promoting job redesign to help maintain social participation and stable employment in the workplace. It is also promoting dementia-friendly business districts, combining local shops and community forces in Tamsui District and Sanzhi District to jointly create a friendly living and consumption environment.
As for the expansion of 'Social Prescription' units, they will be expanded from 27 to 40 locations. This combines medical and community resources, using non-pharmacological intervention models to strengthen the community support system and improve the physical and mental health of seniors. Lin Huiping said that most of the nearly NT$10 billion budget will be used for care manpower and subsidies for seniors' social participation, creating a city with warmth.
Mayor Hou You-yi stated that senior care measures include healthy seniors enjoying inclusive parks, participating in senior universities and community meals; sub-healthy seniors can participate in activities at local centers and alleyway long-term care stations; and seniors with dementia or disabilities can receive care at day care centers, dementia centers, residential institutions, and home medical care. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150610
Director of the Department of Health, Chen Runqiu, reported at the city government meeting today that New Taipei City has a population of 4.04 million, with approximately 820,000 people aged 65 and over. Healthy seniors account for about 70%, those at risk of frailty (sub-health) account for about 17%, and seniors with dementia or disability account for about 13%. The Department of Health is building a continuous care system to enable seniors to age in place with dignity.
Director Chen said that in response to the challenges of a super-aged society, the city government is integrating medical, social welfare, and long-term care resources to promote a cross-system care network. Day care centers have increased from 24 to 129, and dementia support stations have expanded from 312 to 5,600.
Director of the Senior Long-Term Care Division, Lin Huiping, said in an interview with a Central News Agency reporter that dementia is a major challenge for patients, families, and society in an aging society. This year, the city is promoting 'Three Innovations and One Expansion' in dementia care.
She said that the 'Dementia Shared Care Centers' have increased to 14 locations. In addition to professional case managers providing a green channel to accelerate medical visits, they also tailor care plans for families, guide care techniques, and refer long-term care resources. The Department of Health has also cooperated with the Department of Transportation to install more friendly traffic signals around the care centers to enhance the safety and convenience of seniors going out.
Lin Huiping said that for young-onset dementia, the city is promoting job redesign to help maintain social participation and stable employment in the workplace. It is also promoting dementia-friendly business districts, combining local shops and community forces in Tamsui District and Sanzhi District to jointly create a friendly living and consumption environment.
As for the expansion of 'Social Prescription' units, they will be expanded from 27 to 40 locations. This combines medical and community resources, using non-pharmacological intervention models to strengthen the community support system and improve the physical and mental health of seniors. Lin Huiping said that most of the nearly NT$10 billion budget will be used for care manpower and subsidies for seniors' social participation, creating a city with warmth.
Mayor Hou You-yi stated that senior care measures include healthy seniors enjoying inclusive parks, participating in senior universities and community meals; sub-healthy seniors can participate in activities at local centers and alleyway long-term care stations; and seniors with dementia or disabilities can receive care at day care centers, dementia centers, residential institutions, and home medical care. (Editor: Li Xizhang) 1150610
FAQ
Who is eligible for the Young-Onset Dementia Job Redesign program?
Individuals diagnosed with young-onset dementia who live or work in New Taipei City. Check the city's official announcement for specific conditions.
What is the purpose of this program?
To help people with dementia maintain social participation and stable employment in the workplace.
What are the three innovations in New Taipei City's dementia care?
Expansion of Dementia Shared Care Centers, Young-Onset Dementia Job Redesign, and promotion of dementia-friendly business districts.