Elderly

Taiwan is becoming a “hyper-aged” society (20 percent of the population 65 or over) within 10 years, which is the fastest among advanced economies. Facing this rapidly aging trend, many social enterprises offer a variety of innovative services for senior citizens to enhance physical and mental health. By implementing more practices of Active Aging, Taiwan is on the way of an aging-friendly society.

This magical TV box allows the elderly to talk to their children by just changing the channel

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iHealth’s pioneering home-delivery pharmacy– it’s completely free!

Just think, how long does it take for a drug to travel from the pharmacy to...

The coming of a “super-aged society”: how Taiwan, the fastest ageing population, is responding

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An “accessible” shuttle service that helps those with mobility problems travel to the ends of the Earth

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“When you dream, you forget how old you are.” This fund puts aside age to help the elderly fulfil their dreams

This is Suhua Highway, renowned in Taiwan for its astounding beauty and precipitous cliff edge....