On May 31, 2024, during the grand opening ceremony of Sindora Nanjing Qixia International Yixiang Home, a medical forum themed 'Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases in Seniors: The Practice and Innovation of Lifestyle Medicine' was successfully held. The forum gathered medical experts from various fields in Nanjing and Singapore, aiming to facilitate the exchange of expertise in the prevention and management of chronic diseases in seniors and explore the potential application of lifestyle medicine in this area.

Group Photo at the Lifestyle Medicine Forum

The forum attracted dozens of medical experts from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Brain Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Mingi Hospital, Nanjing International Hospital, Yanziji Community Hospital, and China National Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Jianjia Rehabilitation Hospital. Ms. Zhang Weixin, Vice President of the Jiangsu Gerontological Society, was also invited to attend.

Exploring Healthy Aging and Experiencing Music Therapy

Lifestyle medicine is a branch of medicine focused on preventing, treating, and reversing chronic diseases by changing an individual’s lifestyle. It covers multiple aspects, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections, emphasizing the importance of individual active participation in health management. With the accelerated aging of the global population, the prevention and management of chronic diseases in seniors has become a key societal concern. Lifestyle medicine offers an effective solution by improving lifestyle to reduce the incidence and mortality of chronic diseases and enhance the quality of life for older adults.

At the forum, Professor Brian Kennedy, Distinguished Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University Health System, delivered a keynote speech titled 'Recent Advances in Healthy Longevity Research.' He shared the latest findings on international longevity research and the impact of lifestyle on longevity, which sparked widespread interest among the attendees.

National University of Singapore

Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity at the National University Health System

Professor Brian Kennedy delivered a speech

Dr. Gu Yan, Director of the Department of Geriatrics at Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Nanjing's Second Hospital), shared his insights and experience on the role of lifestyle medicine in managing chronic diseases in seniors with the attendees.

Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

（ (Nanjing's Second Hospital)

Dr. Gu Yan, Director of the Department of Geriatrics, delivered a speech

Chu Zhiping, Director of the Nursing Department at Nanjing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, shared a presentation titled 'Preventive Care: Starting Rehabilitation and Senior Care Services from Discharge Preparation.'

Nanjing Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital

Director of the Nursing Department, Chu Zhiping, delivered a speech.

Yang Yang, Medical Director of Sindora Nanjing Qixia International Yixiang Home, focused on introducing Sindora's distinctive service model in the management of chronic diseases in seniors.

Sindora Living Nanjing Qixia

Medical Director Yang Yang delivered a speech

In addition, Wang Shuli, Chief Physician of Internal Medicine at Drum Tower Hospital and Vice Chair of the Music Therapy Committee of the Nanjing Natural Medicine Association, shared his practical experience in managing chronic diseases in seniors from both internal medicine and music therapy perspectives. He performed live on the piano and singing bowls, demonstrating the unique role of music in promoting the physical and mental health of the elderly.

Chief Physician of Internal Medicine, Wang Shuli, Drum Tower Hospital

Performed live piano and singing bowls music therapy

‘Igniting the Life Within’ — Empowering Healthy Aging

After the forum, attendees were also given the opportunity to visit the medical and rehabilitation area of Sindora Nanjing Qixia International Yixiang Home, providing them with an in-depth look at the facility and services. The center is equipped with various functional recreational spaces such as a multimedia room, aromatherapy room, spa, and yoga room. It offers a rich activity calendar covering nine dimensions of health and high-tech rehabilitation equipment designed to enhance different abilities, ensuring that seniors with various physical conditions can find their own enjoyment here.

Attendees visited and experienced

Sindora Nanjing's Diverse Activities

As an empowering senior care institution, Sindora consistently follows the 'Healthy Lifestyle Medicine' philosophy. The medical care team provides more non-pharmaceutical therapies and rehabilitation services, focusing on the full-cycle management of common chronic diseases and functional impairments in seniors. They aim to maintain existing physical functions and enhance the overall quality of life for older adults. Sindora also offers personalized, integrated care that meets the needs for autonomy, continuity, professionalism, and enjoyment. Emphasizing a holistic approach rather than a localized one, it helps seniors 'Ignite the Life Within.'

Through this forum, Sindora also aims to further promote the significant value of lifestyle medicine in the prevention and management of chronic diseases in the elderly. The goal is to provide society with more systematic and effective health management solutions, ensuring that more seniors enjoy a happy and healthy later life.