Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 Hosts Six Themes and Six Signature Events, Creating a Future of Longevity Without Long-Term Care

Do you want to embrace health and enjoy vitality? Designed with interactive experiences across food, clothing, housing, mobility, education, and entertainment, the Healthy Ageing Tech Show—the largest annual health event in Taiwan—kicks off today (8th) through the 10th at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. The event aims to create a future of longevity without dependence on long-term care, leading toward a healthier, happier, wealthier, and smarter ageing lifestyle while building a healthier future for Taiwan.

The second Healthy Ageing Tech Show is organized by IBMI (Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry) and RBMP (Research Center for Biotechnology and Medicine Policy), co-organized by the Department of Industrial Development, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the National Health Research Institutes, with support from National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Kaohsiung Medical University, Tzu Chi Foundation and Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, and Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, among others.

With the theme “Renewed Youth”, the expo presents six major themes and six signature activities, spanning health, lifestyle, exercise, financial security, urban planning, and caring services. The show brings together innovative products and solutions to help older adults regain vitality, beauty, and wellbeing, creating an ideal life of joyful longevity and graceful ageing. Investing in oneself and embarking on the journey of “Renewed Youth” starts now.

A highlight of the show is the “Integrated Medical and Care Smart Campus” by Taichung Municipal Geriatric Rehabilitation Hospital, which introduces a comprehensive blueprint and application framework covering acute care, long-term care, preventive medicine, and digital health management. The goal is to seamlessly integrate services across all stages of elder care, from medical treatment and rehabilitation to long-term care and daily life support.

The hospital plans to launch smart care robots this September. Unlike standard robots designed only for transportation, these robots feature navigation, interactive companionship, and health reminders. They can guide patients through wards and facilities, engage in interaction, and support outpatient and inpatient services. This integration of technology and humanity aims to enhance the patient experience and improve communication between medical staff and patients in elderly care.

Taichung City Health Bureau Director Tz-Zan Tseng noted, “In the past, technology wasn’t advanced enough. Patients either passed away quickly or survived in a severely weakened state, living only a few months. Today, it’s a different story.”

“With cell therapy and precision medicine, we can not only save lives but also restore heart function from just half its capacity back to 80–90%, allowing vitality to return nearly to its original level. Technology not only extends lifespan but also brings challenges such as chronic disease, cancer, and disability. These cannot be solved by treating just one organ or one specialty—they require a holistic, cross-disciplinary integrated care system.”

Promoting “integrated medical and care services” is essential. Taiwan ranks among the world’s top in acute medical care, often cited internationally as having the “world’s best healthcare system.” However, these achievements are concentrated in acute care, while integration with long-term care—chronic care—still requires significant effort.

Looking ahead, the goal for municipal hospitals is to fully introduce long-term care resources, ensuring seamless integration of preventive medicine, acute treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care, so that every elderly person can “live healthily and with dignity.”

China Medical University Hospital Deputy Superintendent Kuan-Cheng Chang emphasized that once the municipal hospital opens, it will be built to meet three major certifications: low-carbon building, green building, and smart building—realizing the vision of sustainable healthcare and an environmentally friendly medical system.

Resource: 高齡健康博覽會 開啟再青春旅程