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老年護理設備市場－全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測（依產品、最終用戶、地區及競爭格局分類，2021-2031年）

Elderly Care Devices Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F
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簡介目錄

全球老年護理設備市場預計將從 2025 年的 377.6 億美元成長到 2031 年的 620.1 億美元，年複合成長率為 8.62%。

這些設備包括專門設計的輔助技術和醫療監測工具，旨在幫助老年人管理慢性疾病、維持獨立生活能力，並在住宅和機構環境中確保自身安全。市場擴張的主要驅動力是全球人口快速老化以及居家養老趨勢的日益成長，這催生了對可靠的緊急應變和健康追蹤系統的強勁需求。對輔助科技的日益依賴也體現在當前的普及趨勢中。例如，美國消費科技協會 (CTA) 報告稱，到 2025 年，美國 80% 的老年人將擁有至少一件旨在幫助他們居家養老的科技產品。

市場概覽
預測期 2027-2031
市場規模：2025年 377.6億美元
市場規模：2031年 620.1億美元
複合年成長率：2026-2031年 8.62%
成長最快的細分市場 行動輔助器具
最大的市場 北美洲

然而，這些先進醫療解決方案的高成本是市場擴張的一大障礙。高昂的購置價格，加上許多地區不完善的報銷制度，限制了預算有限的消費者獲得這些產品的機會，也阻礙了低收入者的市場滲透。因此，儘管人們對安全性和監測功能的需求顯而易見，但經濟負擔仍然是一大障礙，阻礙了這些重要設備在全球的廣泛應用。

市場促進因素

全球老年人口的指數級成長是老年護理設備市場的主要驅動力，也因此需要可擴展的解決方案來應對與老齡化相關的健康衰退。隨著預期壽命的延長，越來越多的老年人需要持續的健康監測和輔助器具來維持獨立生活。這種人口結構的變化是可以量化的：根據聯合國人口基金（2024年6月）的數據，65歲及以上人口的比例將從1974年的5.5%上升到2024年的10.3%。人口的成長與需要設備管理的長期健康問題的發生率上升直接相關。例如，根據美國國家老齡委員會（NCOA）2024年的報告，超過85%的65歲及以上老年人患有至少一種慢性疾病，這凸顯了依賴醫療監測設備進行日常疾病管理的重要性。

同時，人工智慧、物聯網和機器人技術與輔助技術的融合正在徹底改變護理設備的功能和普及程度。先進的感測器網路和機器學習演算法能夠對患者數據進行即時分析，推動護理模式從被動監測轉向主動健康管理。這項技術革新正迅速吸引服務供應商的投資，他們希望藉此提高營運效率並改善患者預後。根據《家庭健康護理新聞》2024年12月的報告顯示，58%的居家照護提供者已經投資人工智慧，或計劃在未來一年內進行投資，以應對人員配備挑戰並提升護理服務品質。這些創新不僅有助於減輕看護者的負擔，還能透過對跌倒和生命徵象突變等緊急情況做出即時反應，為居家養老提供支持。

市場挑戰

先進護理解決方案的高昂成本嚴重阻礙了全球老年醫療設備市場的擴張。許多重要的輔助技術，例如持續健康監測系統和智慧移動輔助設備，價格昂貴，令相當一部分老年人難以負擔。許多地區不完善的報銷機制進一步加劇了這種經濟差距。保險通常不涵蓋預防性或輔助性居家照護技術。因此，家庭往往被迫自掏腰包支付這些費用，導致市場主要被富裕人群所壟斷，而對價格敏感的消費者則無法獲得關鍵的安全保障工具。

這種經濟壁壘直接降低了市場滲透率，並減緩了創新解決方案的推廣。經濟負擔實際上將很大一部分潛在市場群體排除在外，這些人需要這些設備以確保安全，但卻無法負擔高昂的費用。例如，根據美國退休人員協會（AARP）預測，到2025年，60%的50歲及以上成年人將把價格列為購買老齡化相關技術產品的主要障礙。這項數據凸顯了價格敏感度如何直接抑制需求。如果目標族群中很大一部分人由於經濟限制而猶豫不決，製造商將面臨銷售下滑的局面。結果，整個產業無法實現降低價格所需的規模經濟，進而形成惡性循環，阻礙整體市場成長。

市場趨勢

遠端醫療和遠端患者監護的融合正在從根本上改變醫療服務模式，使「居家醫院」模式成為可能，從而允許在患者居住中提供急性護理。這一趨勢已超越了最初旨在緩解醫院壓力和提升患者舒適度的簡單追蹤，發展成為全面的臨床整合。醫療機構的快速採用充分證明了這種方法的擴充性。截至2025年7月，美國醫院協會（AHA）報告稱，已有142個醫療系統的400家醫院獲得認證，可提供居家醫院服務。這種整合使得患者能夠更早出院，降低再入院率，並將居家監護確立為主要的臨床照護環節，而不僅僅是安全保障。

同時，以消費者為中心、非歧視性的設計理念正發生著決定性的轉變。使用者越來越傾向於選擇功能豐富、低調的消費性電子產品，而非引人注目的醫療輔助器具。製造商們也積極回應，將健康追蹤功能融入標準家用電子電器中，從而減少與老齡化相關的恥辱感，並提高活躍老年人的依從性。這種對主流美學而非純粹臨床形式的偏好正在推動穿戴式裝置的廣泛應用。根據美國退休人員協會（AARP）於2024年12月發布的《2025年50歲以上人群技術趨勢》報告，50歲及以上人群的穿戴式設備擁有率將達到38%，這預示著市場正朝著兼具健康效用和生活方式吸引力的設備方向發生強勁轉變。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章：客戶評價

第5章 全球養老設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
    • 按金額
  • 市佔率及預測
    • 依產品分類（行動輔助設備、輔助家具、浴室安全輔助產品、溝通輔助設備）
    • 按最終使用者（醫院、安養院、輔助住宅設施、居家照護、其他）
    • 按地區
    • 按公司（2025 年）
  • 市場地圖

第6章：北美老年護理設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 北美洲：國家分析
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

7. 歐洲老年護理設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 歐洲：國家分析
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙

8. 亞太地區老年護理設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 亞太地區：國家分析
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲

9. 中東和非洲老年護理設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 中東和非洲：國家分析
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 南非

第10章：南美洲老年護理設備市場展望

  • 市場規模及預測
  • 市佔率及預測
  • 南美洲：國家分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥倫比亞
    • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

  • 促進要素
  • 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

  • 併購
  • 產品發布
  • 最新進展

第13章 全球老年護理設備市場：SWOT分析

第14章：波特五力分析

  • 產業競爭
  • 新進入者的可能性
  • 供應商電力
  • 顧客權力
  • 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

  • Sonova Holding AG
  • William Demant Holding A/S
  • GN Resound Group
  • Koninklijke Philips NV
  • Medtronic Plc.
  • OttoBock Healthcare GmbH
  • Investor AB
  • Stryker Corporation
  • Invacare Corporation
  • Arjo
  • Medical Depot, Inc.
  • Prism Medical UK
  • Etac AB
  • Handicare Group AB
  • Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH

第16章 策略建議

第17章：關於研究公司及免責聲明

簡介目錄
Product Code: 14181

The Global Elderly Care Devices Market is projected to expand from USD 37.76 Billion in 2025 to USD 62.01 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.62%. These devices encompass specialized assistive technologies and medical monitoring tools specifically engineered to support the geriatric population in managing chronic conditions, maintaining independence, and ensuring safety in both residential and institutional settings. The market's expansion is primarily driven by a rapidly aging global demographic and a rising preference for aging in place, which creates a strong demand for reliable emergency response and health tracking systems. This growing reliance on supportive technology is reflected in current adoption trends; for example, the Consumer Technology Association reported that in 2025, 80% of older adults in the United States owned at least one technology product designed to facilitate home-based aging.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 37.76 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 62.01 Billion
CAGR 2026-20318.62%
Fastest Growing SegmentMobility Assistance Aids
Largest MarketNorth America

However, a major obstacle hindering broader market growth is the high cost associated with these advanced care solutions. High purchase prices, often compounded by insufficient reimbursement structures in many regions, limit accessibility for consumers with budget constraints and restrict market penetration within lower-income demographics. Consequently, despite the evident demand for safety and monitoring, the financial burden remains a critical barrier that prevents these essential devices from reaching a wider global audience.

Market Driver

The rapid growth of the global geriatric population acts as the fundamental catalyst for the elderly care devices market, creating a need for scalable solutions to manage age-related health decline. As life expectancy increases, a larger proportion of society necessitates continuous health monitoring and assistive tools to sustain independence. This demographic shift is quantifiable; according to the United Nations Population Fund in June 2024, the global percentage of people aged 65 rose from 5.5 percent in 1974 to 10.3 percent in 2024. This expanding demographic correlates directly with a higher incidence of long-term health issues requiring device-based management; for instance, the National Council on Aging reported in 2024 that over 85% of adults aged 65 and older lived with at least one chronic condition, highlighting the critical reliance on medical monitoring devices for daily disease management.

Simultaneously, the integration of AI, IoT, and robotics into assistive technologies is revolutionizing the functionality and adoption of care devices. Advanced sensor networks and machine learning algorithms now enable real-time analysis of patient data, transforming passive monitoring into proactive health management. This technological evolution is rapidly attracting investment from service providers aiming to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes. According to Home Health Care News in December 2024, 58% of home-based care providers have either already invested in artificial intelligence or plan to do so within the next year to address staffing challenges and improve care delivery. These innovations not only reduce the burden on human caregivers but also facilitate aging-in-place by ensuring immediate responses to emergencies such as falls or sudden fluctuations in vitals.

Market Challenge

The steep costs associated with advanced care solutions constitute a severe impediment to the expansion of the Global Elderly Care Devices Market. Many essential assistive technologies, such as continuous health monitoring systems and smart mobility aids, command high acquisition prices that make them financially out of reach for a significant portion of the geriatric population. This affordability gap is further widened by inadequate reimbursement frameworks in many regions, where insurance policies often exclude coverage for preventative or supportive home-care technology. As a result, families are frequently forced to bear these expenses out-of-pocket, restricting the market's reach primarily to affluent demographics and leaving price-sensitive consumers without access to vital safety tools.

This economic barrier directly reduces market penetration and slows the adoption of innovative solutions. The financial strain effectively alienates a vast segment of the addressable market that requires these devices for safety but cannot justify the expense. For instance, according to AARP, in 2025, 60% of adults aged 50 and older cited cost as a significant barrier to purchasing age-related technology products. This statistic highlights how pricing sensitivity acts as a direct brake on demand. When a majority of the target audience is deterred by financial constraints, manufacturers face reduced sales volumes, which in turn prevents the industry from achieving the economies of scale necessary to lower prices, thereby creating a cycle that hampers broader market growth.

Market Trends

The convergence of telehealth and remote patient monitoring is fundamentally reshaping care delivery by enabling the "Hospital-at-Home" model, which allows acute care to be administered in a patient's residence. This trend extends beyond simple tracking to full clinical integration, driven by the need to alleviate hospital capacity strains and improve patient comfort. The scalability of this approach is evident in its rapid institutional uptake; according to the American Hospital Association in July 2025, 400 hospitals across 142 systems were approved to provide hospital-at-home services. This integration allows for earlier discharge and reduced readmissions, positioning home-based monitoring not just as a safety net, but as a primary site of clinical care.

Simultaneously, there is a decisive shift toward consumer-centric and non-stigmatizing design, where users increasingly reject conspicuous medical aids in favor of discreet, multi-functional consumer technologies. Manufacturers are responding by embedding health-tracking capabilities into standard consumer electronics, thereby reducing the stigma associated with aging and increasing compliance among active seniors. This preference for mainstream aesthetics over purely clinical form factors is driving significant adoption; according to AARP, December 2024, in the '2025 Tech Trends and Adults 50-Plus' report, ownership of wearable devices among adults over 50 reached 38 percent, illustrating a strong market pivot toward devices that blend health utility with lifestyle appeal.

Key Market Players

  • Sonova Holding AG
  • William Demant Holding A/S
  • GN Resound Group
  • Koninklijke Philips N.V.
  • Medtronic Plc.
  • OttoBock Healthcare GmbH
  • Investor AB
  • Stryker Corporation
  • Invacare Corporation
  • Arjo
  • Medical Depot, Inc.
  • Prism Medical UK
  • Etac AB
  • Handicare Group AB
  • Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Elderly Care Devices Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Elderly Care Devices Market, By Product

  • Mobility Assistance Aids
  • Assistive Furniture
  • Bathroom Safety & Assistive Products
  • Communication Aids

Elderly Care Devices Market, By End User

  • Hospitals
  • Elderly Nursing Homes
  • Assistive Living Facilities
  • Homecare
  • Others

Elderly Care Devices Market, By Region

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Germany
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

  • 1.1. Market Definition
  • 1.2. Scope of the Market
    • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
    • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
    • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

  • 2.1. Objective of the Study
  • 2.2. Baseline Methodology
  • 2.3. Key Industry Partners
  • 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
  • 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
  • 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
  • 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

  • 3.1. Overview of the Market
  • 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
  • 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
  • 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
  • 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Product (Mobility Assistance Aids, Assistive Furniture, Bathroom Safety & Assistive Products, Communication Aids)
    • 5.2.2. By End User (Hospitals, Elderly Nursing Homes, Assistive Living Facilities, Homecare, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Product
    • 6.2.2. By End User
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.2. Canada Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By End User

7. Europe Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Product
    • 7.2.2. By End User
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.2. France Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.4. Italy Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 7.3.5. Spain Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Product
    • 8.2.2. By End User
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.2. India Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.3. Japan Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By End User
    • 8.3.5. Australia Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
      • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Product
    • 9.2.2. By End User
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.2. UAE Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By End User

10. South America Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Product
    • 10.2.2. By End User
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By End User
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Elderly Care Devices Market Outlook
      • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
      • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
        • 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

  • 11.1. Drivers
  • 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

  • 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
  • 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
  • 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Elderly Care Devices Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

  • 14.1. Competition in the Industry
  • 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
  • 14.3. Power of Suppliers
  • 14.4. Power of Customers
  • 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1. Sonova Holding AG
    • 15.1.1. Business Overview
    • 15.1.2. Products & Services
    • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
    • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
    • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
  • 15.2. William Demant Holding A/S
  • 15.3. GN Resound Group
  • 15.4. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
  • 15.5. Medtronic Plc.
  • 15.6. OttoBock Healthcare GmbH
  • 15.7. Investor AB
  • 15.8. Stryker Corporation
  • 15.9. Invacare Corporation
  • 15.10. Arjo
  • 15.11. Medical Depot, Inc.
  • 15.12. Prism Medical UK
  • 15.13. Etac AB
  • 15.14. Handicare Group AB
  • 15.15. Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH

16. Strategic Recommendations

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