Digital conference
Aging Japan virtual
study tour: Dutch aged care best practices
study tour: Dutch aged care best practices
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Online -
47 participants -
16 march 2021
47 Japanese aged care executives took part to the first Aging Japan virtual study tour to the Netherlands. The participants were able to immerse themselves in two pre-recorded digital study tours based on the internationally recognized best practices of the Dutch aged care system.
47 Japanese aged care executives took part to the first Aging Japan virtual study tour to the Netherlands. The participants were able to immerse themselves in two pre-recorded digital study tours based on the internationally recognized best practices of the Dutch aged care system in:
These digital case studies gave them invaluable insights in innovative best practices around nature-based innovations and the use of new technologies. The two ends of the innovation-spectrum that meet in two very human-centered organizations.
On March 16th, the participants met for a digital roundtable where they had the opportunity to talk with the Dutch experts about their good practices and to share their own roadmaps. Here are the key take-away of this rich and honest discussion:
- Value (measured) risk
- Take super small steps, one at a time, to lead teams toward a new reality and create a sense of pride
- Change the discussion: don't ask if people want to change (they usually don't…) but ask them how you can help them deal with the change
- Around shared topics of interest such as sustainability and the future of earth, taking care of pets…
- Among older adults sharing similar problems, for example social isolation
- Among innovators in Japan
- For families and friends who can reconnect with their social roles by supporting them and helping others.
- For healthcare professionals learning new practices and changing habits.
- For us, pioneers, by discovering how our peers are innovating around the world (taking part to eJourneys :) and sharing the lessons we learnt with sincerity and passion.
Contact us if you want to organize a virtual study tour for your team and your organization!
- Pennemes, a green care home located near Amsterdam
- iZi, a living lab supporting elderly people staying at home in The Hague
These digital case studies gave them invaluable insights in innovative best practices around nature-based innovations and the use of new technologies. The two ends of the innovation-spectrum that meet in two very human-centered organizations.
On March 16th, the participants met for a digital roundtable where they had the opportunity to talk with the Dutch experts about their good practices and to share their own roadmaps. Here are the key take-away of this rich and honest discussion:
- The power of breaking down barriers through technologies, nature, music…*
- Value (measured) risk
- Take super small steps, one at a time, to lead teams toward a new reality and create a sense of pride
- Change the discussion: don't ask if people want to change (they usually don't…) but ask them how you can help them deal with the change
- Broadening connections
- Around shared topics of interest such as sustainability and the future of earth, taking care of pets…
- Among older adults sharing similar problems, for example social isolation
- Among innovators in Japan
- Continuous Learning
- For families and friends who can reconnect with their social roles by supporting them and helping others.
- For healthcare professionals learning new practices and changing habits.
- For us, pioneers, by discovering how our peers are innovating around the world (taking part to eJourneys :) and sharing the lessons we learnt with sincerity and passion.
Contact us if you want to organize a virtual study tour for your team and your organization!
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