With advancements in medicine and the gradual increase in human lifespan, aging has long been a common challenge faced by developed countries worldwide. According to the National Development Council's projections, Taiwan will enter a super-aged society by 2025, where one in every five people will be over 65 years old.

Although the government has already invested in providing long-term care resources, for the middle-aged and older population whose physical functions are just beginning to decline, they may not yet require care or assistance from others. However, they are starting to experience various inconveniences in their daily lives. Ensuring that they live comfortably, safely, and conveniently is another unmet need waiting to be addressed.

This widely recognized advertising slogan is also perfectly applicable to the needs of life in later years. As early as 1991 in Europe, the term "Gerontechnology" was officially defined. In Taiwan, it is commonly translated as "elderly welfare technology." Broadly speaking, it refers to the application of smart technology to support various aspects of life for the elderly.

In fact, Taiwan's technological prowess is well-recognized globally. How to apply technological innovations to meet the needs of an aging population has increasingly garnered attention. From products designed to meet specific needs to comprehensive systems like smart homes, advancements have emerged rapidly in recent years. Silver-tech has become a popular new discipline.

We’ve also compiled 8 categories of assistive technologies to help make life in later years more enjoyable and convenient!