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2025-11-17

Caishong Care Companionship and Taiwan Corning Social Welfare Promote Elderly Health Planning Seminars

Care With Companionship: Guiding Cross-Sector Collaboration to Build a Secure Aging Blueprint

As society ages rapidly, helping older adults and their families embrace the second half of life with confidence has become a new challenge for care services. Organized by CaiHong Care & Home Long-Term Care Services and co-hosted by the Taiwan Conning Social Welfare Association and Mega Bank, the “Secure Aging · Wise Living” Lecture Series has held four sessions since its launch in July, each fully attended by an enthusiastic audience of 10–20 participants on average.

Centered on the core value of “Care With Companionship — from caring to accompanying, from the present into the future,” the lectures combine professional insights, interactive discussions, and cross-sector collaboration. They transform senior-life planning from a conceptual idea into a practical blueprint for everyday living.

 

Highlights from the Four Lecture Sessions

July 26 | Retirement Planning, Asset Management, and Trusts for Middle-Aged and Older Adults

The series kicked off with a focus on financial security, featuring Lawyer Zheng Zhiyang, Chairman of the Taiwan Conning Social Welfare Association, and wealth management experts from Mega Bank. Together, they analyzed strategies and key considerations for retirement fund allocation and trust management. Using multiple real-life cases, the speakers illustrated how “care trusts” can simultaneously address seniors’ daily living and care needs, helping families maintain financial independence and dignified living during the aging process.

The audience responded enthusiastically, raising questions such as, “Can a care trust be set up if I only have one property?” “Can the trust funds be accessed at any time?” and “Will my family think I don’t trust them?” The speakers addressed each question in detail, emphasizing that a trust is not about distrust but a system designed to make care arrangements more reliable. It can be flexibly structured in terms of usage and disbursement conditions, ensuring that funds are used where they are truly needed.

Lawyer Zheng Zhiyang further emphasized that the earlier senior-life planning begins, the more it can reduce potential disputes later on. By the end of the session, many participants shared that they had gained valuable insights, noting, “I now understand that a trust is not just a financial tool, but also a way to ensure a secure and dignified future.”

 

August 23 | Say Goodbye to Back Pain: Supportive Wear, Prevention, and Relief for Lower Back Pain

The second session returned to a health-focused theme, concentrating on common issues among older adults, such as back pain and muscle loss. The event invited a physical therapist to explain how to correctly use and choose supportive back devices, and provided live demonstrations of stretches and posture adjustments to relieve lower back pain, highlighting the importance of preventive back care.

During the class, a septuagenarian shared that he had suffered from chronic back pain, assuming it was simply due to aging. After the session, he realized that long hours of sitting and bending were the real culprits. He jokingly asked, “Do warming patches help?” The therapist humorously replied, “Patches can only offer temporary comfort—true back support comes from moving.” Audience members eagerly joined in, practicing simple stretches alongside the therapist. This moment became the day’s most practical and heartfelt health reminder.

 

September 20 | Asset Trusts/Care Trusts and Advance Guardianship Planning

The third session once again focused on the legal and protection aspects. Lawyer Zheng and the bank’s trust specialists teamed up to illustrate, through vivid real-life cases, how institutional arrangements can enable seniors to plan their care and medical decisions in advance, helping to prevent family disputes and financial risks.

The audience actively raised questions such as, “Can my home be included in a care trust?” and “What if family members disagree?” The specialists explained that, with proper assessment of assets and needs, a home can indeed be included in a care trust, allowing the property to serve as a stable source of funds for long-term care.

The second half of the session focused on fraud prevention and financial security for seniors. The bank’s trust specialist noted that scams have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with cases involving impersonation of relatives or government agencies on the rise. Seniors, he emphasized, need systemic protection. He explained that a trust not only manages assets but can also set up anti-fraud safeguards, such as multi-level approval processes and designated disbursement conditions, preventing seniors from being misled into withdrawals or transfers.

The speakers stressed, “A trust is not just a financial tool—it is the most practical safety net for protecting life in the second half.” Many participants shared, “It’s the first time we learned that trusts can also prevent fraud—truly informative and reassuring.”

 

October 18 | Giving Love a Breather: Exploring Life Autonomy and End-of-Life Choices Through Respiratory Therapy

The fourth session focused on end-of-life issues, with a senior respiratory therapist sharing clinical insights on the core principles of the Patient Autonomy Act, guiding participants to reflect on “how to make choices for one’s own farewell.”The speaker illustrated with real cases that a good death is not only a medical decision but also a thoughtful arrangement that respects personal dignity and eases the burden on family members.

Audience members asked, “Can I decide in advance not to have intubation?” The lecturer explained that, by completing advance medical consultations under the Patient Autonomy Act, one can clearly record their wishes, ensuring that both family and medical teams respect these choices according to the law. Another participant shared, “This session gave me the courage to imagine my own departure and helped me better understand how to support my family.”

The lecture concluded in a gentle, reflective atmosphere. Attendees described it not merely as a health seminar but as a meaningful journey about life and love, reminding everyone that choosing how to say goodbye is also the most compassionate care for family.

 

The Cross-Sector Integration Spirit of Care With Companionship

This lecture series went beyond knowledge sharing within a single field, embodying the Care With Companionship philosophy of cross-sector integration and a people-centered approach. By partnering with social welfare associations, banks, and other organizations, the program connected four key areas—health, legal matters, financial planning, and daily care—creating a comprehensive support network for older adults. This collaborative model enables seniors and their families to receive both professional guidance and emotional support, realizing a new value in long-term care centered on companionship.

 

Looking Ahead to the Next Two Sessions: Wisdom from Legacy Planning to Comfortable Living

【The “Secure Aging · Wise Living” series will continue to accompany participants into the year’s finale with two closing sessions:
November 22 | Inheritance, Wills, and Asset Distribution — A senior lawyer will explain the inheritance system and key points of drafting a will, helping participants plan ahead so that love and assets can be smoothly passed on.

December 20 | Senior Care: Residential Arrangements and Related Care Issues — Combining financial planning with long-term care practice, this session will explore strategies for senior living and home care, bringing the series to a fulfilling conclusion.

Through all six sessions over the year, Care With Companionship has proven to be more than a service brand—it represents an attitude: guiding older adults to navigate each stage of life with wisdom, security, and dignity.
 

Care With Companionship: Turning Care from a Service into Warmth and Trust in Everyday Life.