11/9 (Sat.) Aging society threatens security (Host: Julia Ho)

[JuliaHo]

Taiwan is set to become a “super-aged society” by 2025. Are you ready?

Taiwan's Aging Population, Here's What Happened

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editor ... 2003825711

(previous 6 minutes) (previous 3 minutes)

Session 1
1. What are the main challenges Taiwan faces as it transitions into a "super-aged society"?

2. How is Taiwan's aging population affecting its national security, labor force, economic growth and household size?

3. What are the potential economic costs of caring for an aging population?

4. What cultural and political factors make it difficult for Taiwan to embrace immigration reform?

5. How can Taiwan ensure the well-being of its elderly population?


Session 2
1. How do you envision your own life when you reach retirement age? What kind of support would you hope to have? If you are retired, what support do you have?

2. If you had to care for an elderly family member, what challenges do you think you would face? If you currently care for an elderly family member, what challenges do you have?

3. Have you noticed any changes in your community related to Taiwan’s aging population? What are they?

4. What innovative solutions can Taiwan consider to mitigate the negative impacts of its aging population?

5. Why Taiwan’s adoption of robotics remains limited? Do you think Taiwan should integrate robotics into daily life? What could be the benefits and challenges?



Agenda:
3:45 ~ 4:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:10 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:15pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:15 ~ 5:55pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements

Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 4:10pm – 6:30pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $80)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘

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