Core Insights - The forum on the silver economy held in Chengdu emphasized the importance of innovation in products and solutions for the elderly, capital empowerment, and collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of life for seniors [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The silver economy is seen as both a societal responsibility and a vast market opportunity, with a multi-layered and diversified elderly care service system rapidly developing across various regions [1]. - The integration of technology in elderly care is highlighted, with companies like Haier showcasing comprehensive solutions that cover health monitoring, sleep management, and mobility assistance, serving over 10 million users [5][6]. Group 2: Capital and Investment - Capital support is crucial for the deep integration of technology and elderly care, with Chengdu's Sci-Tech Investment Group focusing on hard tech sectors like biomedicine and AI to meet the demands of elderly healthcare [6]. - The silver economy is described as a comprehensive ecosystem involving healthcare, elderly care, and technology services, with capital playing a role in accelerating industry upgrades through innovation and policy guidance [6]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The Chengdu Silver Economy Industry Alliance aims to create a service hub that covers various aspects of the silver economy, including elderly services, smart elderly care, and community development [7]. - Local governments are actively developing unique collaborative models for the silver economy, with initiatives focusing on wellness tourism and community-based elderly care solutions [8][9]. Group 4: Company Initiatives - Companies are exploring innovative approaches to elderly care, such as creating embedded micro-nursing facilities and community wellness spaces, as demonstrated by Chengdu Aite Intelligent Manufacturing [9]. - The importance of building a comprehensive elderly health service network is emphasized, with calls for collaboration across government, industry, and society to enhance elderly care services [9].

Core Viewpoint - The aging population in China is driving significant changes in the consumption landscape, with a shift towards quality, experience, and emotional connection in the silver economy, leading to a rapid development of the smart elderly care industry [1][3]. Industry Overview - The smart elderly care market in China is projected to reach approximately 6.80 trillion yuan in 2024, with an expected growth to 7.21 trillion yuan by 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 12.34% [1]. - The silver economy market size has reached 8.3 trillion yuan in 2024, with expectations to exceed 20 trillion yuan by 2030, driven by diverse demands for quality and dignified living among the elderly [3]. Government Initiatives - The Chaoyang District in Beijing is developing a "three-level three-side" elderly care service system, which includes 19 regional elderly service centers, 83 elderly care institutions, and 166 community service stations, leading the city in service facilities and bed availability [3][4]. - The establishment of the first "Elderly-Friendly Smart Experience Center" in Beijing aims to bridge the gap between elderly individuals and care service providers, showcasing innovative solutions for home-based elderly care [6]. Technological Advancements - The smart elderly care device market is rapidly growing, with a projected market size of 156 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 20% increase from the previous year, and expected to reach 184.08 billion yuan by 2025 [7]. - Companies are developing advanced technologies, such as smart care robots that can recognize emotional changes in elderly users and provide proactive support [7][8]. Challenges and Opportunities - Despite the rapid growth, the industry faces challenges, including the need for products to adapt to diverse home environments and the current lack of comprehensive AI integration in elderly care solutions [7][9]. - The government is promoting the development of smart elderly care robots through pilot programs, requiring extensive application validation and deployment in community settings [8].

Core Insights - The potential of the silver economy in China is being increasingly recognized as the country enters a moderately aging society, with various regions beginning to develop the elderly care industry [1] - The market size of China's elderly care industry is projected to reach 12 trillion yuan in 2023, with expectations to grow to approximately 30 trillion yuan by 2035 [1] Group 1: Industry Development - The "Luohu District Smart Elderly Care Industry High-Quality Development Work Plan" was officially released, outlining a strategic approach to developing the smart elderly care sector [1] - Luohu District is characterized by a large elderly population and diverse needs, providing a conducive environment for the growth of the smart elderly care industry [1] Group 2: Infrastructure and Projects - The smart elderly care industry plan includes three levels of industrial space, five application scenarios, three consumption scenarios, and 16 specific projects [1] - A silver technology incubation acceleration center will be established in Huangbei Street to attract startup companies [2] - Two themed buildings will be developed in the Sungang and Qingshuihe areas to support growth-oriented enterprises and facilitate the transformation of research into production [1][2] Group 3: Application Scenarios - Five practical application scenarios have been proposed to provide large-scale testing grounds for enterprises, focusing on smart management systems and advanced technology in elderly care [3] - Collaboration with Hong Kong universities and research institutions aims to explore innovative channels for smart elderly care [3] - Clinical trial platforms will be established in local medical institutions to support innovative products for elderly care [3] Group 4: Consumer Engagement - A three-tiered offline sales network will be constructed, including a silver technology product exhibition center for enterprises to showcase cutting-edge products [4] - Smart elderly care flagship stores will be opened in key commercial areas to integrate display and sales [4] - An online market platform will be developed to promote smart elderly care products, utilizing live streaming and offline experiences to enhance consumer engagement [4]

Core Insights - The article highlights the increasing elderly population in China, projected to reach 310 million by the end of 2024, emphasizing the importance of elder care services as a significant social issue [1] - Technological advancements, particularly AI, are playing a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly, enabling them to engage in learning and health recovery [2][4] Group 1: Elderly Population and Care Services - By the end of 2024, the elderly population (aged 60 and above) in China is expected to reach 310 million [1] - The government has implemented multiple policies to create a more elder-friendly society, ensuring better care and enjoyment for the elderly [1] Group 2: Technological Integration in Elderly Care - AI technology is being utilized to improve elderly education and health, allowing seniors to engage in activities like recitation and recovery training [2][4] - As of the end of 2024, there are 68,000 grassroots elderly education learning points established across urban and rural communities, facilitated by AI [5] Group 3: Smart Elderly Care Platforms - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China is enhancing its three-tier elderly care service system through smart platforms that integrate institutional, community, and home care services [8] - In Dalian, a smart elderly care platform connects over 400 nursing homes and home care service providers, allowing seniors to access various services via mobile apps [8][10] Group 4: Personalized Services and Support - The smart elderly care system in Changzhou utilizes big data and cloud technology to match elderly needs with available services, creating a more intelligent care ecosystem [11] - The system includes features like emergency calls and remote monitoring, ensuring a 24-hour responsive "smart housekeeper" service for the elderly [11] - It also connects seniors with local dining options and personalized services, addressing individual needs such as medical appointments [13][14]

Group 1 - The core idea of the news is the launch of Beijing's first "Age-Friendly Smart Experience Center" coinciding with the Double Ninth Festival, which aims to create a comprehensive smart elderly care system [1] - The experience center features over a hundred home care innovations, including a handrail that doubles as a night light and an automatic fall prevention warning system, designed to enhance safety and comfort for elderly residents [6] - The center serves as a combination of a science popularization museum, experience center, and workstation, focusing on improving the quality of life for seniors through smart products [6] Group 2 - In Hebei's Handan, a city-wide implementation of the "No Application Required" high-age subsidy program has been launched, allowing 189,000 elderly individuals to receive benefits without leaving their homes [7] - The program was initiated by the Handan civil affairs department in March, collaborating with multiple departments to ensure that eligible seniors are identified and receive their subsidies without missing out [11] - The approach includes community staff visiting homes to verify eligibility, thus preventing any potential misuse of the subsidy while ensuring that no eligible senior is overlooked [11]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing aging population in Changzhou, with the elderly population expected to reach 1.2947 million by the end of 2024, accounting for 24.04% of the total resident population, indicating a deepening aging trend [1][2] - Changzhou is implementing policies to enhance elderly care, including raising the basic pension for urban and rural residents to 490 yuan per month and distributing approximately 110 million yuan in respect funds to benefit many elderly individuals [1][2] - The city has established a comprehensive elderly care service network, with over 22,000 beds available in 109 elderly care institutions, and 95% of these are operated by social forces, alongside community-based services covering over 150,000 elderly individuals [1][2] Group 2 - The health service system for the elderly is being optimized, with 122 elderly-friendly medical institutions established and a "zero waiting" policy for seniors over 80 years old, benefiting 312,000 individuals [2] - Changzhou is fostering the silver economy by developing new industries such as rehabilitation aids and smart elderly care, with 7 products selected for national promotion [2] - The city has also focused on cultural and educational activities for the elderly, achieving a 32% participation rate in community education programs and providing over one million training sessions through "smart elderly assistance" initiatives [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - Chengdu aims to enhance its silver economy through a three-year action plan (2025-2027), targeting an industry scale of over 110 billion yuan and the establishment of a national-level silver economy industrial park by 2027 [1][4][9]. Group 1: Development Goals - By 2027, the silver economy's development layout will be established, with a focus on distinctive advantages, aiming for an industry scale exceeding 110 billion yuan, the creation of a national-level high-standard silver economy industrial park, and the establishment of over 15 nationally influential silver economy enterprises [4][5][9]. - The plan includes promoting over 30 products and services into the national promotion directory [4][5]. Group 2: Development Structure - The action plan proposes a "1+3+7+N" development structure, which includes creating one national-level industrial park, three main carrying areas (Wenjiang, Jinjiang, Wuhou), and seven collaborative development areas [1][5]. - Each district will focus on specific sectors, such as Wenjiang on pharmaceutical research and intelligent manufacturing, Jinjiang on finance and cultural tourism, and Wuhou on medical and cultural resources [5][6]. Group 3: Key Areas of Focus - The plan emphasizes the development of various sectors, including: - **Elderly Care Services**: Establishing a five-level urban and three-level rural elderly care service system [7]. - **Smart Elderly Care Industry**: Promoting the development of smart wearable devices and health monitoring systems [7]. - **Rehabilitation Aids Industry**: Focusing on the development of high-end rehabilitation products [7]. - **Anti-Aging Industry**: Encouraging research and development in anti-aging technologies and products [7]. - **Elderly Biomedicine Industry**: Supporting the development of innovative drugs for age-related diseases [7]. - **Health Tourism Industry**: Creating high-end health tourism destinations [8]. - **Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Elderly**: Strengthening the development of TCM products and services tailored for the elderly [8]. Group 4: Implementation Actions - The action plan outlines several key actions, including: - **Technology Innovation Empowerment**: Establishing innovation platforms and encouraging collaboration between enterprises and research institutions [9]. - **Leading Enterprises Growth**: Building a tiered enterprise cultivation system to support the growth of silver economy enterprises [9]. - **Brand Product Cultivation**: Promoting the development of iconic silver economy products and establishing a product directory [9]. - **Creation of Specialized Parks**: Encouraging the establishment of specialized silver economy parks [9]. - **Major Project Attraction**: Aiming to implement over 60 key projects with investments exceeding 30 billion yuan by 2027 [9].

研究背景 截至2024年底，我国60岁及以上人口已达3.1亿，占总人口22.0%，预计2035年前后会有4亿老人，占比30%以上。随着人口老龄化加速，传统养老模式面临严峻挑 战。与此同时，科技革命为养老产业带来新机遇，智慧养老作为融合人工智能、物联网、大数据等技术的新兴产业，正成为应对老龄化挑战的重要解决方案。 党中央、国务院高度重视智慧养老发展，《"十四五"国家老龄事业发展和养老服务体系规划》明确提出"推动智慧健康养老产业发展"，将"发展银发经济"作为应对老 龄化的重要抓手。智慧养老通过"技术+服务"双轮驱动，不仅能满足老年人多层次需求，也为银发经济发展开辟新路径。在此背景下，系统梳理智慧养老产业生态、 研判技术应用趋势、挖掘创新商业模式，不仅是回应社会需求的现实选择，更是推动产业从"野蛮生长"向"高质量发展"转型的关键支撑。 征集 目的 艾瑞研究院规划于2025年发布《中国智慧养老行业研究报告》，梳理行业发展脉络，点明行业发展趋势，激发市场活力，提振行业信心。报告将展示行业优质厂商 成功实践案例，将为行业从业者、投资者和研究者等各类主体提供参考与借鉴。 在此背景下，艾瑞咨询研究院正式开启智慧养老产业厂商征 ...

Group 1 - The 2025 Shenzhen International Smart Elderly Care Industry Expo concluded, attracting over 260 companies and showcasing more than 2,000 smart elderly care products, with a total of 63,000 professional visitors and over 100,000 online viewers [1] - The expo was guided by the Shenzhen Civil Affairs Bureau and aimed to create a comprehensive industry collaboration platform covering R&D, manufacturing, services, and finance, under the theme "Empowering Technology, Activating New Momentum for the Silver Economy" [1] - A series of supply-demand matching activities were held, resulting in hundreds of companies reaching cooperation intentions, with international procurement teams and investment institutions actively participating to enhance the expo's international influence [1] Group 2 - The first "Shen Ye Health Cup" Elderly Art Festival was held, with 181 teams and nearly 2,000 participants, and over 58,000 online votes cast [2] - The Silver Age Consumption Festival linked with the elderly subsidy policy, processing over 1,000 subsidy applications and driving consumption exceeding 10 million [2] - The expo hosted over 20 high-level forums, promoting Chinese elderly care solutions internationally, with the "Silver Age Without Borders: Global Common Good" initiative receiving responses from over ten countries and regions [2]

Group 1 - The 2025 Smart Health and Elderly Care Forum was successfully held in Shougang Park, focusing on the theme of "New Pattern of Silver Economy and All-domain Health and Elderly Care Ecosystem" [1] - The forum aims to explore new paths, models, and mechanisms for the development of health and elderly care that align with China's national conditions [1] - The establishment of the "Deep Blue Think Tank Elderly Care Industry Research Institute" marks a new phase for the Smart Health and Elderly Care Forum, aiming to drive innovation in the elderly care industry [1] Group 2 - The rapid aging of the population in China has become a national strategy, with nearly 100 special policies and implementation plans launched in Beijing [3] - The silver economy is projected to reach approximately 7 trillion yuan in 2023, accounting for 6% of GDP, and is expected to exceed 30 trillion yuan by 2035, representing 10% of GDP [3] - The penetration rate of smart elderly care products is only 3.8%, indicating both challenges and opportunities within the industry [3] Group 3 - The concept of "all-domain collaboration" is essential for breaking through challenges in the smart elderly care industry, integrating financial support, technological innovation, and medical services [4] - The Beijing Business Daily aims to continue being an observer, connector, and promoter of the industry, facilitating the transition from policy vision to practical implementation [5] Group 4 - The development path for the elderly care industry includes leveraging trustworthy data spaces to drive digital transformation and high-quality development [6] - The integration of technology in the elderly care ecosystem is seen as a market advantage, meeting the rigid demands of the elderly while creating new consumption needs [7] Group 5 - Various companies are collaborating to build a comprehensive elderly care service network, addressing aspects from living environments to community support [9] - The "Elderly Care Meal" project by Ele.me aims to provide safe and reliable meal delivery services to the elderly, addressing funding challenges through collaboration with government and enterprises [9] - The introduction of self-service dining models for elderly care by Huafang Catering addresses dietary needs, with standards established to promote industry development [10] Group 6 - There is a growing multi-dimensional focus on health, with 84% of people concerned about physical health and 81% about mental health, expanding the functional food consumer base [11] - Companies are innovating in product forms and expanding channels to enhance competitiveness in the functional food market [11] - The development of elderly-friendly furniture involves redesigning new products and adapting existing ones to meet the needs of elderly consumers [11]