The Path and Strategies for Scientific and Technological Innovation in Supporting the High-Quality Development of the Silver Economy
The development of the silver economy is an inevitable choice for China to actively address the challenges of an aging population,fulfill the public's aspirations for a better quality of life,and foster a high-quality development model.At present,the development of China's silver economy faces several challenges,including significant gaps in the supply of elderly care facilities,slow progress in aging-friendly infrastructure renovations,and a shortage of professional caregivers.Advanced productive tech-nologies,particularly digital and intelligent innovations,have been widely integrated into the silver e-conomy,driving a transformation toward smarter elderly care services.To empower the silver economy through technological innovation,it is crucial to be guided by the theory of new quality productive forces,with digital and intelligent technologies serving as the core driving forces.Scientific and techno-logical innovation should focus on driving the transformation and upgrading of the silver economy,fos-tering innovation in its models,building a robust ecosystem,and enhancing social participation among the elderly.Looking ahead,it is essential to accelerate technological adaptations for aging populations,promote the diversification of elderly consumption,and enrich the landscape of elderly tourism experi-ences through technological advances.Moreover,efforts should be made to strengthen the cultivation of skilled and tech-oriented professionals in the silver economy sector.