根據聯合國於2013年6月公布,全球總人口為72億,老年人口為8.4億;預估到2050年全球老年人口將占總人口數20.8%,平均每五人當中就有一位老人。在高齡化的社會結構中,老人醫療照護是每個地方、每個國家都即將面對的重要議題。台灣廠商於10多年前即洞燭先機,全力投入老人醫療照護市場。 老人照護輔具基本上可歸納出五種:行動輔具、移位輔具、減壓輔具、浴廁輔具、以及安全照護輔具,透過輔具不僅能給予行動不便者更方便的生活,更能減輕照護者的負擔。 老人照護將是未來的醫療經濟主流,台灣廠商成功開拓國外市場,並累積與其他廠商合作經驗,必能帶動國內醫療照護環境,建立快樂、尊嚴及智慧的老人健康社會。 本影片由外貿協會(TAITRA)台灣經貿網製作,感謝業界人士協助採訪。
The Market Development Department was established by TAITRA to help businesses develop overseas markets. In response to increasing centralization and enlargement of global marketing channels, TAITRA hosts purchasing conferences to encourage foreign buyers to consider Taiwan as a source. Buyers for emerging markets are also actively invited to visit Taiwan to open up new marketing opportunities. Chinese policy opportunities are also exploited with Chinese buyer delegations invited to visit Taiwan to help local businesses develop their Chinese market. TAITRA 外貿協會 / Taiwantrade 台灣經貿網