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TMU College of Nursing Illuminates “Prescriptions for Loneliness” in Designing the Third Age for an Aging Society

The 2025 University Social Responsibility Expo (USR EXPO) took place on September 12–13 at the Taipei Expo Dome in Yuanshan, gathering higher education institutions from across Taiwan to showcase how universities are responding to social challenges through concrete action.

The College of Nursing at Taipei Medical University (TMU) participated with its deep-rooted USR project, “Innovative Proposals for the Third Age: Prescriptions for Loneliness in a Super-Aged Society.” The exhibition theme, “Prescriptions for Loneliness: Designing the Third Life Stage in Metropolitan Aging,” addressed issues faced by older adults through the lens of “elder-to-elder care.”

The project explored four major loneliness-related challenges—security in aging, facing the end of life, the long journey of caregiving, and the loss of life goals. Solutions were proposed from three perspectives: smart care, social recognition, and empowerment.
Through the use of virtual reality, digital storytelling, and e-books, TMU transformed learning spaces; stress relief and caregiving skill workshops were organized to build diverse support networks; and elderly participants were encouraged to co-design community activities, shifting their role from passive recipients to active contributors. These initiatives brought together TMU faculty, students, and local partners to pursue sustainable well-being.

The exhibition booth was divided into three zones—local issues, project solutions, and interactive experiences.
In addition to multimedia displays and case studies illustrating the “Prescription for Loneliness” model, the booth featured hands-on activities such as home safety assessments, end-of-life Q&A sessions, health promotion workshops, and aging-simulation experiences. These interactive elements attracted enthusiastic participation and deepened public understanding and empathy toward the challenges of aging.

Through this exhibition, the TMU College of Nursing not only showcased its long-term commitment to social engagement but also encouraged visitors to confront the realities of a super-aged society. The project received widespread attention and positive feedback, reaffirming the vital role of USR initiatives in driving innovation and responding to social needs.