Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care

Haoyang Huang

doi:10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797306.20250911

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Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care

Volume 9, Issue 11

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Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care
Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care
School of Economics, Guangzhou College of Commerce, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511363, China
Vol. 9, Issue 11, Pages: 29-33(2025)
Published：30 November 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797306.20250911
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Huang Haoyang.Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care[J].Development Economics of China,2025,09(11):29-33.
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Huang Haoyang.Digital Technologies Empowering the Development of the Silver Economy: Mechanisms and Practical Constraints from the Perspective of Smart Elderly Care[J].Development Economics of China,2025,09(11):29-33. DOI： 10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797306.20250911.

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This paper analyzes the mechanisms through which digital technologies contribute to the development of the silver economy

with a particular focus on smart elderly care as a typical application scenario. By constructing an analytical framework linking digital technology

service provision

and economic outcomes

the study explores how digitalization can enhance resource allocation

risk management

and service innovation in elderly care. At the same time

it critically examines the structural dilemmas encountered in practice

including the digital divide among older adults

data governance and privacy risks

the sustainability of business models

and fragmented institutional coordination.The findings suggest that digital technology does not automatically translate into effective economic empowerment. Its impact on the silver economy is highly dependent on institutional arrangements

governance capacity

and user adaptability. The paper argues for a more cautious and people-centered approach to smart elderly care development and provides policy implications for promoting the sustainable and inclusive growth of the silver economy.

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