Smart Care Solutions: Taiwan's Technology Revolutionizing Global Aging

Written By ankecare .

Taiwan is leveraging smart care technologies to address the challenges of an aging society and transform its long-term care system. (Source: Fotor AI)

As Taiwan approaches the era of a super-aged society, challenges such as a declining birthrate and increasingly nuclear family structures have heightened the urgency of long-term care reform. 

Since the “Long-Term Care 2.0 Plan”  by Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2017, several initiatives have been rolled out to improve care quality in residential facilities. One of the latest developments is the “Residential Care Quality Enhancement Program (2024–2027),” which leverages innovative technologies and government support to promote high-quality, sustainable care.

Addressing Real Needs Through Technology

Rural long-term care facilities in Taiwan face staff shortages and growing care burdens due to aging populations and youth migration. Common risks such as falls or wandering among residents pose crucial operational challenges. In response, facilities are increasingly adopting intelligent assistive technologies:

  • Fall Detection Systems help reduce accidents in high-risk areas like bathrooms.

  • Facial Recognition Systems improve safety for residents with dementia.

  • Smart Cushions and Vital Sign Monitoring Devices offer real-time alerts, easing the workload for care teams.

Technology should not become a burden. Instead, it must integrate seamlessly with existing systems and workflows, enhancing care efficiency and reducing long-term operating costs.

How Smart Technologies Drive Service Innovation

One of the central focuses of Taiwan’s long-term care strategy is intelligent assistive technology. This includes digital health systems that manage resident data, automate documentation, and provide instant updates on resident status, enabling more accurate and timely care decisions.

The government’s Residential Care Quality Enhancement Program encourages adoption of technologies with capabilities in data collection, analysis, and feedback. Events hosted by ĀnkěCare Innovation for Aging across Taiwan have showcased such innovations, helping institutions match with eligible products. Key categories include:

1. Mobility Sensing (Included AI and IoT)

  • Bed-exit detection

  • Fall/wandering prevention

  • Smart mattress systems for 24/7 monitoring

These systems allow caregivers to respond immediately to risk situations, protecting residents and minimising incidents.

2. Mobility Support

Real-time alerts enable timely interventions for health anomalies, minimizing emergency incidents and improving care efficiency

  • Promote physical rehabilitation and autonomy

  • Include intelligent training equipment and self-turning devices for bedridden residents

3. Care Support

Monitoring solutions that ensure daily safety:

  • Track movement and inactivity

  • Help caregivers detect needs in real time

  • Support safer daily routines

4. Automated Toileting Support

Intelligent diaper systems and automated waste management:

  • Ensure cleanliness and comfort

  • Notify staff when a change is needed

  • Reduce caregiver workload

5. Bathing Support Systems

Automated bathing devices:

  • Control water temperature, pressure, and duration

  • Improve hygiene safety

  • Minimize caregiver injury risk

Professional Growth and Sustainable Operations

Adoption of smart care technologies promotes continuous professional development. Facilities must upskill their workforce, encouraging a more skilled, tech-savvy staff. The integration of data also facilitates better communication, resource allocation, and overall service quality.

Fostering a Friendly and Efficient Work Environment

Intelligent assistive technologies not only upgrade hardware infrastructure but also optimize software service processes. Long-term care becomes more human-centered, technologically advanced, and sustainable. This enhances residents’ quality of life and operational efficiency—laying the foundation for future innovation.

With smart technology continuing to evolve, long-term care institutions in Taiwan and beyond face exciting opportunities and critical responsibilities. Ethical considerations such as privacy protection must be prioritized alongside adoption. With government support and ongoing innovation, smart care solutions have the power to redefine the future of aging care worldwide.

Taiwan-Based Smart Care Tech Companies with Export Potential

To support global partners seeking innovative care technologies, here is a curated list of Taiwanese companies with proven track records in international markets:

Humetrics Inc.

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Source: AnkeCare

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