Chersery Home in Collaboration with the Thai Caregiver School Association and Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM)

Signing Ceremony for a Strategic Partnership to Enhance Caregiver Skills in Long-Term Care and Elevate the Quality of Elderly Care in Thailand

Bangkok Chersery Home International Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, together with the Thai Caregiver School Association and Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM), held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony to jointly develop knowledge, curriculum, and professional competencies for caregivers, with a strong focus on high-quality, standardized Long-Term Care that aligns with the needs of Thailands rapidly aging society.

This collaboration aims to strengthen the skills and capacity of caregivers through a holistic approachcovering medical, rehabilitative, nursing, psychological, social, and ethical dimensionsto cultivate professional caregivers equipped with knowledge, practical skills, and compassion, enabling them to care for older adults with dignity and humanity.

Under this partnership, the three organizations will jointly:

• Develop and enhance curricula for elderly and dependent care in the long-term care system
• Promote practical and experiential learning based on real-life care scenarios
• Advance professional standards for caregivers in alignment with Thai context and international benchmarks
• Create sustainable and stable career pathways within the growing Silver Economy

Dr. Gengpong Tangarunsanti,
Director of Chersery Home International Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, stated:

Elderly care is not only the responsibility of healthcare institutionsit is a societal ecosystem. This collaboration marks an important step in building a high-quality workforce capable of supporting Thailands aging population with professionalism, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Representatives from the Thai Caregiver School Association and Panyapiwat Institute of Management also emphasized that this partnership will meaningfully bridge academia, professional practice, and the healthcare service sector, helping to advance caregiver workforce development in alignment with the countrys long-term needs.

This cooperation represents a significant milestone in elevating Thailands elderly care system toward stronger standards, better preparedness for demographic changes, and improved quality of life for older adults, their families, and the wider society.