By 2050, there will be more than 2 billion people over the age of 60 in the world – about 25% of the world’s population. These numbers, combined with a massive increase in tech adoption by older adults, and a growing number of elderly-care providers, mean the Age Tech market is expected to reach $2 trillion.
The second aspect that struck me on this landscape is the categories. The vast majority of the products listed are in the healthcare and senior care categories (again linked to the targeted older population who starts to need care). But there are no, or few, services in the entertainment, fitness, social network, travel, video games or work categor... See more