AI is moving beyond routine monitoring to help care providers predict health risks and identify deterioration earlier. Panasonic, Respiree and Sanome demonstrate how AI can analyze sensor data, assess clinical risk and interpret electronic health records. For healthcare and elder care operators, the opportunity lies in earlier intervention, better resource allocation and more proactive care—not simply saving staff time.

Pingtung County, home to Taiwan’s first dedicated Department of Long-Term Care, has documented three years of experience in the book series Pingtung Hao Zhao: Six Innovation Projects in Long-Term Care. The six projects span workforce development, tailored services, community integration, medical-care collaboration, innovative professional care and public awareness, offering practical lessons in long-term care governance.

Thailand’s senior-care market is expanding beyond traditional nursing homes, with new developments combining residential care, rehabilitation, clinical support and premium retirement living. Hospital-linked centres and senior residences offer new service models, while regional investors are exploring opportunities. For operators and technology providers, success will depend on sustainable operations, staffing, licensing and solutions that address changing care needs.

Eva Care Group is adapting to US long-term care challenges through diversified revenue, specialized clinical services, international operations and technology. In an interview with SourcingCares at ACIF 2026, John Padama explains how Taiwan technology partnerships, robotics, AI and integrated post-discharge care can improve operational efficiency, support prevention and create new business opportunities for long-term care providers.

South Korea is accelerating AI adoption in elder care through smart homes, care facilities and real-world pilot projects. Its new national roadmap calls for testing AI, sensors and care robots before expanding proven solutions through public care services. Technologies demonstrating effectiveness could eventually receive support through long-term care insurance, facility reimbursement or vouchers, creating a pathway toward wider commercial adoption.

Care operators are taking a bigger role in technology development. From Charm Care’s humanoid partnership in Japan and Eva Care’s US-Taiwan collaboration to Greystone’s AI investment and Dutch operators’ collective innovation fund, providers are contributing frontline expertise, investment and real-world experience to help technology companies develop commercially scalable solutions that better address the needs of care facilities.