Since its launch in May 2021, the Yuexiu Road Elderly Care Service Center has served 27,000 elderly individuals, offering convenient life services such as meal assistance, hairdressing, foot care, massages, cultural and entertainment courses, short-term beds, rehabilitation training equipment, professional support for postoperative recovery and temporary home care.

Community health service stations have established a medical insurance hotline, providing basic medical services such as diagnosis and medication, ensuring that "minor illnesses do not require leaving the community".

An elderly woman surnamed Shi and her husband are regulars at the care center, engaging in various activities from bowling and finger exercises to drumming and intellectual games, enriching their lives. "With you all, we are no longer lonely individuals," Shi said to her companions.

Zhan believes that the silver economy is not only a natural result of an aging society but also presents new opportunities for high-quality urban development. The coordination between smart devices and staff can enhance the efficiency of elderly care services.

Centered around intelligent robots and other terminals, functionalities like family doctors, life assistants, and caring butlers have been realized, complemented by community dining and medical consultation services.

In addition to robots, smart care devices such as emergency call buttons, millimeter-wave fall radars, and pressure ulcer prevention smart mattresses have gradually been introduced, providing real-time alerts for elderly health and potential risks. Comprehensive smart security devices like intelligent monitoring systems and smoke alarms ensure the safety of elderly individuals living at home.

The center has also established a volunteer service team, offering services such as meal delivery, home visits, and center cultural and entertainment activities for the elderly.

"We hope that the care provided to the elderly by the community is not only driven by technology but also by warmth among neighbors," said Li Xin, Party secretary and director of the Hexi district's civil affairs bureau.

"Through technological empowerment, smart elderly care is no longer just a concept but a real-life experience integrated into various aspects of senior citizens' lives. When elderly care services become more convenient, efficient and warm, silver-haired individuals can enjoy their twilight years in the embrace of a smart city," she said.