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In a super-aged society, does longevity no longer equate to good fortune?
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
Longevity should be a blessing, yet in reality, both seniors and caregivers may find it increasingly difficult to live joyfully as age advances. "How can we achieve a healthy and happy life in old age?" is a critical issue we all must confront.
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
Longevity should be a blessing, yet in reality, both seniors and caregivers may find it increasingly difficult to live joyfully as age advances. "How can we achieve a healthy and happy life in old age?" is a critical issue we all must confront.
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
Longevity should be a blessing, yet in reality, both seniors and caregivers may find it increasingly difficult to live joyfully as age advances. "How can we achieve a healthy and happy life in old age?" is a critical issue we all must confront.
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
Longevity should be a blessing, yet in reality, both seniors and caregivers may find it increasingly difficult to live joyfully as age advances. "How can we achieve a healthy and happy life in old age?" is a critical issue we all must confront.
By 2025, Taiwan's population aged 65 and above will reach 20%, marking the final stretch toward becoming a "super-aged society." In truth, a large senior population is not the core issue; what demands greater attention is the quality of health and lifestyle. Although the average life expectancy in Taiwan is 81.9 years, the healthy life expectancy is only 72.43 years. This means that the final 7 to 8 years of life are often spent in a state of disability, bedridden, or burdened by chronic illnesses.
This physical burden also takes a toll on mental health. Among Taiwan's middle-aged and senior, one in six experiences depressive symptoms. The prevalence of dementia poses another significant societal challenge: currently affecting approximately 350,000 individuals aged 65 and above, this number is projected to double to 760,000 within a decade. Research further reveals that 46% of caregivers for dementia patients suffer from depression.
Longevity should be a blessing, yet in reality, both seniors and caregivers may find it increasingly difficult to live joyfully as age advances. "How can we achieve a healthy and happy life in old age?" is a critical issue we all must confront.
The super-aged society is upon us, and demand for long-term care is surging. How can we live happily?
The Impact of Dementia: Making Family Members Feel Like Strangers
Uncle Kuo-Fu dedicated his youth to education, graduating from National University of Tainan and serving for many years as a Director of Student Affairs at an elementary school. After retirement, he remained committed to personal growth, joining mountaineering clubs, Japanese language societies, and health seminars. His daily routine included arm-swinging exercises, reading newspapers, and practicing calligraphy—a fulfilling and joyful life.
However, at age 77, Uncle began showing signs of dementia, and at 82, he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. During the pandemic, he lost nearly all social connections and gradually lost interest in his former hobbies. He often just wanted to lie in bed sleeping, and began exhibiting wandering behavior. He even started opening doors to go outside at night, getting lost several times and causing his family great anxiety.
Uncle Kuo-Fu dedicated his youth to education, graduating from National University of Tainan and serving for many years as a Director of Student Affairs at an elementary school. After retirement, he remained committed to personal growth, joining mountaineering clubs, Japanese language societies, and health seminars. His daily routine included arm-swinging exercises, reading newspapers, and practicing calligraphy—a fulfilling and joyful life.
However, at age 77, Uncle began showing signs of dementia, and at 82, he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. During the pandemic, he lost nearly all social connections and gradually lost interest in his former hobbies. He often just wanted to lie in bed sleeping, and began exhibiting wandering behavior. He even started opening doors to go outside at night, getting lost several times and causing his family great anxiety.
The impact of dementia makes even the closest loved ones feel like strangers, throwing life into utter chaos.
Support from the Day Care Center helped the family get back on track.
A neighbor who once volunteered at Eden shared that his wife had discovered the Eden Day Care Center near their home. During their first visit, Uncle Kuo-Fu was in the early stages of dementia and had a bit of a temper, so he resisted the idea strongly. They returned home to family care. It was not until 2024, when Uncle's personality had stabilized considerably, that they tried again. After a five-day adjustment period, he finally agreed to stay.
At the day care center, a professional care team provides companionship. Uncle Kuo-Fu follows a structured schedule with classes, meals, and socializing with peers. Returning home each evening for bathing and sleep has greatly stabilized his daily routine. With daytime care for her husband, Mrs. Kuo-Fu no longer experienced nighttime wandering. According to the Day Care Center's caregiver burden assessment, her stress levels dropped significantly within two months of enrollment. She was finally able to resume participating in community location activities, establishing a new rhythm for her own life. Day care services not only allowed Uncle Kuo-Fu to maintain his sense of self-worth but also restored balance to the entire family.
Uncle Kuo-Fu and his wife joined a one-day trip of Day Care Center, easing their caregiving responsibilities and making life more enjoyable.
The Future of a Super-Aged Society, Join Us in Caring with Love
Facing the various challenges of aging, seniors, caregivers, and society as a whole share a common sense of helplessness. The long journey of caregiving is not the burden of any single person or family. As Taiwan moves toward an increasingly aging future, Eden extends our professional, localized services to offer support—practicing together, preparing together. From day care, community locations, home-based services, and nutritious meals to family caregiver support and respite care, Eden professional team build the most comprehensive long-term care services. This empowers entire families to overcome fear, enabling them to live with peace of mind, safety, security, and comfortable retirement—to grow old and age well.
Eden accompanies every long-term care family on their journey of joyful aging through professional, localized services.
It takes a whole village to raise a child, and caring for the senior requires a society to join forces. This year, Eden joins hands with Ms. Ke-Li Miao, our charity ambassador and caregiver, to invite you to support the "Care Service Programs for Older Persons". We keep the seniors’ company with love for thousands of days and embracing a joyful "Aging Society."
Extend one more greeting, one more hug, one more visit
Join Eden in using love to help seniors live with peace and joy
Bring one more happy tomorrow
Eden Foundation invites you to join us in caring with love, supporting long-term care families through challenges, and embracing a joyful life together.
It takes a whole village to raise a child, and caring for the senior requires a society to join forces. This year, Eden joins hands with Ms. Ke-Li Miao, our charity ambassador and caregiver, to invite you to support the "Care Service Programs for Older Persons". We keep the seniors’ company with love for thousands of days and embracing a joyful "Aging Society."
Extend one more greeting, one more hug, one more visit
Join Eden in using love to help seniors live with peace and joy
Bring one more happy tomorrow
Eden Foundation invites you to join us in caring with love, supporting long-term care families through challenges, and embracing a joyful life together.
