Kuala Lampur, July 6 -- Imagine receiving a notification on your phone while you're at work. It tells you that your elderly father just stood up from his bed, had his breakfast, and took his morning pills - all without needing a caretaker's direct supervision. For many families, especially those living apart from their ageing parents, such a scenario sounds like a dream. But it's increasingly possible through biomedical engineering innovations - particularly sensor-based solutions designed for elderly care.

Malaysia is ageing fast. By 2030, more than 15 per cent of our population will be aged 60 and above. The shift brings a quiet but urgent crisis: how will we care for our elderly in a way that preserves their independence, dignity, and...