Taiwan will become a super-aged society in 2025, meaning that one in every five people will be over the age of 65. To cater to the growing number of older adults, the New Taipei City government has pushed to establish long-term care centers. The city reached the milestone of 90 centers in the first quarter of this year. FTV reporter Stephany Yang has the details.
Older adults and children take to the stage with a dance performance, to celebrate the establishment of 90 long-term care centers in New Taipei. The population of New Taipei is rapidly aging. One decade ago, 370,000 residents were over 65 years old. That figure was above 730,000 as of the beginning of this year.
Hou Yu-ih
New Taipei mayor
Ninety long-term care centers have been established, as of the first quarter of this year. By the end of this year, there will be 100 long-term care centers. Our long-term care centers are becoming more and more humane and high-tech, so as to better care for our seniors.
When Mayor Hou Yu-ih entered office in 2018, he pledged to build a robust long-term care network for the city. By 2021, the local government had established 60 long-term care centers. There were 70 centers by 2022, and 81 centers by 2023. As of the first quarter of this year, there are 90 centers across the city, each with its own unique features.
Kung Li-jen
Older adult
The classes here are very good. You can participate in hands-on exercises and brain exercises. It is very good, and the environment here is wonderful.
Hou Yu-ih
New Taipei mayor
For example, this newly established Tucheng long-term care center uses ICT REHA to care for older adults through sports, strengthening muscles, and nutrition. We will complete 100 long-term care centers by the end of the year.
The mayor says 100 long-term care centers will be completed by the end of the year, to care for the city’s growing population of older adults.
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