We re looking at how health monitoring devices in smart homes can help with keeping the elderly connected to health services, especially those staying alone, while simultaneously respecting their privacy, said Nazim. Beds with internet-connected heat sensors, smartphone based fall detection devices, as well as motion sensors could be integrated in a network that alerts caregivers and healthcare professionals about any abnormalities in real time. This could support aging-in-place, which studies show provide better quality of life than residential care.

Persidangan ASEAN + ROK on Care and Support for Older Persons telah berlangsung pada 30 Jun hingga 1 Julai 2025 di Kuala Lumpur, menghimpunkan pelbagai pihak berkepentingan dari negara-negara ASEAN dan Republik of Korea dalam usaha memperkukuh sistem sokongan dan penjagaan warga emas serantau.