Taiwan-Japan Forum: Shih Chung-liang Discusses Long-Term Care 3.0 to Reduce Disability and Build Care System

(CNA, Taichung, July 3) The 2026 Taichung Long-Term Care Taiwan-Japan Forum opened today, fostering exchange on topics such as long-term care policies, dementia co-existence, and smart assistive technologies. Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang stated that Long-Term Care 3.0 will focus on reducing disability, integrating systems with technology, and connecting with hospice care to build a comprehensive system.

The "2026 Taichung Long-Term Care Taiwan-Japan Forum," organized by the Taichung City Health Bureau, commenced on July 3rd under the theme "Cross-Domain Integration to Ignite a New Era of Long-Term Care." The event invited experts and scholars from Japan and Taiwan to engage in in-depth international exchange on long-term care policies, dementia co-existence, and smart assistive technologies.

The forum explored the similarities and differences in long-term care policies between Taiwan and Japan. Since the implementation of "Long-Term Care Insurance" in Japan in 2000, a mature system for aging in place and preventive medicine has been developed. Taiwan, under the new "Long-Term Care 3.0" system, is further expanding its dementia care network and increasing subsidies.

In his address, Shih Chung-liang pointed out that government investment in resources for an aging society is rapidly expanding. Long-Term Care 3.0 will build a comprehensive system from three directions: reducing disability, integrating systems with technology, and connecting with hospice care.

Taichung City Health Bureau Director Tseng Tzu-chan stated that Taichung's long-term care budget has grown from NT$3-4 billion to over NT$10 billion. Facing a vast volume of services and demand, numerous challenges are inevitable. The forum draws upon Japan's valuable experience in developing long-term care, offering profound insights and substantial assistance to Taiwan.

Tomoko Oura, a researcher at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan, shared her experience in using the "System for Data Analysis of Scientific Care Information (LIFE)" big data analysis to establish evidence-based care models, thereby improving care quality and operational efficiency in institutions.

Hideki Wada, a renowned Japanese expert in geriatrics and director of a mental health clinic, shared how older adults can live happy lives through different lifestyle practices. Professor Ryuta Kawashima from Tohoku University provided an in-depth interpretation of Japan's newly enacted "Basic Act on Dementia," discussing how to consolidate policy, medical, and community efforts to create a co-existing environment. Kazuhiro Nukanoya, President of STAR Consulting Group in Japan, shared the latest trends in digital transformation (DX) for long-term care, offering new solutions for the sustainable development of the long-term care industry. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150703

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