Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and HAPPY GO create a new experience of GO HEALTH health management

        In order to extend medical care from hospitals to daily life, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital has partnered with HAPPY GO to launch the health companionship platform "GO HEALTH" and held a launch event on July 13-14. By combining the hospital's medical and health management expertise with HAPPY GO's member ecosystem and digital services, we assist the public in establishing correct concepts through simple games and personalized services. Combined with family groups and HAPPY GO point incentive mechanisms, we create a virtuous cycle of "health, companionship, and happiness".

        Vice President Zhang Zhihong of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital pointed out that as Taiwan enters an aging society, the medical care model is gradually shifting from disease treatment to health promotion and preventive medicine. It is hoped that through the combination of medical expertise and digital technology, health information can be more closely related to people's lives. HAPPY GO President Li Mingcheng shared that he hopes the digital services and interactive lifestyle of "GO HEALTH" can encourage people to develop good habits and the ability to self manage their health.

        Guarding memories starts from daily life, interactive health education leads the public to understand brain health

        To promote the concept of dementia prevention and brain health, the neurology department and the psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine department of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital jointly shared knowledge of brain health education, led participants to understand the causes and related risk factors of dementia, and established a health concept of early detection, early intervention, and daily prevention. An interactive health education exhibition area called "Memory Exchange Post Office" was specially set up on site, inviting the public to write postcards, share life stories and precious memories, feel the importance of memory connection, and encourage the public to pay attention to their own and their family's brain health from interaction and care.

        Dementia is not normal aging, grasp early warning signs to reduce risk

        If elders repeatedly forget things, ask questions repeatedly, or feel confused about familiar people and things, these symptoms may be early manifestations of dementia rather than normal aging. Dr. Lai Tzu hsien, Chief of the Department of Neurology, pointed out that dementia is not a normal aging process, but a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, judgment, and life functions, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common. When elders experience significant decline in memory, changes in judgment, personality, and other symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical evaluation early and seize the opportunity for treatment and intervention.

        In addition to degenerative dementia, brain vascular health is also an important key factor affecting cognitive function. Dr. Tang Zhiwei, Section Chief of the Stroke Center, said that vascular dementia is often associated with stroke, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and other chronic diseases, and many risk factors can be controlled through active treatment and healthy lifestyle. Maintaining stable blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids not only helps reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, but also serves as an important foundation for preventing vascular dementia and safeguarding brain health.

        From a healthy lifestyle to good sleep, comprehensively safeguarding brain health

        Although dementia cannot be completely avoided, studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Dr. Huang Yanxiang, Section Chief of General Neurology Department, said that balanced diet, regular exercise, continuous learning, maintaining social interaction, and actively controlling chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes all help to increase "cognitive reserve" and enhance the brain's protection against aging and disease. People should cultivate healthy habits in their daily lives and implement brain health management into their daily lives.

        In addition to diet, exercise, and chronic disease management, sleep is also an important key to maintaining brain health. Dr. Pan Yiru, Chief of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, pointed out that the brain undergoes repair and metabolism during sleep. If there is long-term sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality, it may affect memory and concentration, and even increase the risk of cognitive function degradation. She reminded to maintain a regular sleep routine, and if there are persistent sleep problems, seek professional assistance in a timely manner.

                Brain health requires the protection of the whole family, starting with companionship and care

        The development of dementia is usually gradual, and daily observation and companionship from family members are important for early detection. Dr. Wu Yanwen, the Chief of the Research Department, stated that through regular care and support, not only can it help seek professional assistance early, but it can also accompany patients to adapt to the disease process. The GO HEALTH platform will combine diverse health education content to make it easier for the public to access correct knowledge and safeguard the overall brain health of the population.

        Facing the aging society, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital promotes a new concept of healthy aging

        To expand their service influence, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and HAPPY GO will also participate in the "Elderly Health Industry Expo" from August 7th to 9th, setting up a "GO Health" experience area, planning diverse health education themes such as dementia friendly consultation, brain health, vision care, sarcopenia prevention, elderly nutrition, and green prescription, to assist the public in disease prevention, health management, and lifestyle adjustment, and to welcome a healthy and quality elderly life.

        To celebrate the launch of the "GO HEALTH" brand, HAPPY GO has simultaneously launched a member interactive activity. From now until August 31st, as long as the public tracks the official community and leaves happy memories with their parents in designated posts, they can draw the latest Nintendo Switch 2 game console; During the event, successfully opening the cardholder for "GO HEALTH" registration for the first time will automatically qualify you for a 10000 HAPPY GO points lottery.

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