The International Conference on Gerontechnology 2024, organised by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, has successfully concluded with over 350 academics and experts from different countries and regions, including Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Mainland China and Hong Kong. The Conference took place on 11-13 December 2024 at the HKMU campus, with the theme “Collaborating for the Future of Gerontechnology”. Scholars from various fields shared different perspectives on gerontechnology, emphasising its importance in an increasingly aging population and presenting researches that contribute to the development of this field, greatly benefiting the participants.
The first Gerontech Competition was a great success and over 20 elderly homes participated, and finally the champion goes to Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, LC-HKS Mrs Leung Kwai Yee Lutheran Home for the Elderly. They effectively utilised gerontechnology in their daily operations, enhancing work efficiency and increasing interaction with the older people, significantly alleviating their apprehension towards new technology, supporting nursing staff in providing holistic care to older adults in residential care homes. The first runner-up and second runner-up went to Comfort Home for the Elderly and Hong Kong Christian Service Chin Wah Day Care Centre for the Elderly respectively.
The Conference also featured oral presentations and a poster presentation, where participants shared their research on gerontechnology.
