More about me in 300 words
My name is aikkia, I always see myself as “Jack of all trades, master of none”, I have a long list of hobbies like Chinese painting, calligraphy, origami, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Astrology, Yi-Ching, Tai Chi, reading and writing, and this is what has shaped me, whether it is a good or bad thing, only time will tell.
Since young, I have an affection for the elderly; I enjoy watching, listening and talking to them. I wanted to run a nursing home to take care of them. So, I set myself a simple life mission, hoping to share my love, knowledge and experience in eldercare sector, hoping that everyone ages gracefully, healthily and actively.My name is Aik Kia, and I often see myself as a “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I have a deep curiosity for various disciplines, from Chinese painting, calligraphy, and origami to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese astrology, Yi-Ching, Tai Chi, reading, and writing. Whether this diverse interest is a strength or a distraction—only time will tell.
From a young age, I have always felt a strong connection with the elderly. I enjoy watching, listening to, and engaging in conversations with them, finding wisdom in their stories and comfort in their presence. This affection naturally led me to dream of running a nursing home—a place where seniors are not just cared for but also valued and respected.
Over the years, this passion evolved into a simple yet profound life mission: to share my love, knowledge, and experience in eldercare. I hope to contribute to a world where everyone can age gracefully, healthily, and actively. Whether through my professional work, research, or writing, my goal remains the same—to make ageing a journey of dignity and fulfillment for all.














A bit more about my academic and career paths…
Experience
- Acute care (clinical research, patient education, health promotion, population health)
- Eldercare (operations, infection control, smart technologies, assisted living, care-giving, befriending)
- Facilities management (cleaning, disinfection, pest control, training, technology integration)
- Others (oncology research, ageing research)
Academic
- Doctor of Philosophy (Human Cancer & Ageing Genetics)
- Master in Geriatric Medicine
- Master in Health & Aged Care Management
- Master of Science (Microbiology & Molecular Biology)
- Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
- Advanced Certificate in Learning for Performance (ACLP)
- Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support – Caregiving Level 2
- Certificate in Caregiving of the Elderly & Disability – Caregiving Level 1
- Certificate of Achievement in 11th APSIC Training Course in Infection Prevention and Control
Others
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Robotic Process Automation (UiPath)
- Wiley Certificate in Data Analytics
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & Automated External Defibrillator
What’s next for me? Drawing is my biggest hobby. I hope I could have the opportunity one day drawing portrait for the elderly, and listening to their life stories.
If you share the same interests and mission as me, reach out to me at aikkia@ageingray.com, we can chat over a cup of coffee (if you are in Singapore)