DIHAC Study Researcher Elizabeth (SUSS) Receives Best Oral Presentation Award at Healthy Ageing Conference 2025 in Hongkong 

Singapore University of Social Sciences, Professor Carol MA, and Ms. Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo and members of the DIHAC Research Team from Singapore, participated in the Healthy Ageing Conference 2025, held on 29-30 May in Hong Kong. The event brought together over 200 age-friendly advocates, practitioners, and researchers from 15 countries, who shared valuable insights and experiences on health and social initiatives supporting ageing populations.  The theme of the conference was “Progressing the Healthy Ageing Agenda: Transcending and Implementing Healthy Ageing Programs and Initiatives in Our Communities.” Professor Carol contributed to the panel discussion for healthy ageing and ICOPE instrument.

DIHAC researcher Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo presented the findings of DIHAC study. Her presentation was well received by the audience. Ms. Elizabeth presented contextual factors for digital inclusion of older people in Singapore and advocated policy implications. She emphasized the role of community in closing the grey digital gap in Singapore and successful practices.  Ms. Elizabeth Teo presented findings from the DIHAC Singapore study and was honored with one of the Best Oral Presentation Awards.

Figure: Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo presenting the DIHAC study finding at Healthy Ageing Conference 2025 Hong Kong

Ms. Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo, M.Sc.,  is Project Manager, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), District Councilor (Northeast Community Development Council, Singapore) and Community Gerontologist.

Title of the presentation: “A qualitative study in digital inclusion and healthy ageing among older adults in Singapore”

Presenting author:  Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo

Date of presentation: 30th May 2025

Authors:

Elizabeth Wai Choo Teo¹, Carol Hok Ka Ma¹, Myo Nyein Aung^2,3,4, Koyanagi Yuka⁵, Myat Yadana Kyaw², Mulati Nadila², Htoo Pan Thet²

Authors Affiliations:

 ¹S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore; ²Department of Global Health Research, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan; ³Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan; ⁴Advanced Research Institute for Health Sciences, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan; ⁵Department of Judo Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences, Tokyo, Japan

It is another achievement of DIHAC study team in Asia. DIHAC study team from Japan, ROK, Singapore, Thailand, India and Malaysia and across the globe are very honored with the contribution and achievement of Singapore team.