Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market Size, Share and Trends 2025 to 2034

Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market Size and Forecast 2025 to 2034

The global elderly and disabled assistive devices market size was worth around USD 29.91 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 51.94 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.67% from 2025 to 2034. The rising cases of people with mobility impairment, disabilities as well as the aging population across the globe, surging lifestyle changes and technological advancements with increased accessibility and affordability of assistive devices is driving the growth of the elderly and disabled assistive devices market.

Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market Key Takeaways

• North America dominated the global market with the largest market share of 40% in 2024.
• Asia pacific  is projected to expand at the notable CAGR during the forecast period.
• By type, the mobility aids segment contributed the highest market share in 2024.
• By end user, the hospitals segment captured the biggest market share in 2024.
• By end user, the homecare segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR from 2025 to 2034.

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Assistive Devices

The integration of AI in elderly and disabled assistive devices is helping in transforming lives. AI applications in assistive devices enables enhanced features such as automated fall detection like by analysing gait patterns, personalized movement assistance, real-time health monitoring, improved communication aids, cognitive assistance and intelligent navigation. Also the adoption of smart home systems with AI support are helping in improving independence, safety and quality of life for users with physical limitations.

U.S. Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market Size and Growth 2025 to 2034

The U.S. elderly and disabled assistive devices market size was exhibited at USD 7.01 billion in 2024 and is projected to be worth around USD 12.28 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.77% from 2025 to 2034.

North America was the leading market in 2024. This is simply attributed to the presence of huge geriatric population and surging prevalence of various chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and CVDs, which are considered a major cause of disability. According to the US Census Bureau, there were around 54.1 million geriatric people in US in 2019, aged 65 years or above. This number is expected to reach at 95 million 2050. Moreover, the increased healthcare expenditure, high disposable income, and increased awareness regarding various advanced devices are some of the prominent factors that has augmented the growth of the elder and disabled assistive devices market in North America.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. This is mainly de to the rapidly growing geriatric population, rising prevalence of various non-communicable diseases, and rising prevalence of road traffic accidents. According to the United Nations, about 80% of the global geriatric population will be living in the low and middle income countries. Moreover, around 93% of the global road traffic accidents occur in low and middle income countries, as per the WHO. The surging penetration of the advanced healthcare systems and the rising accessibility to the advanced care is fueling the market growth in Asia Pacific region. The easy availability of the disabled assistive devices coupled with rising healthcare expenditure is propelling the growth of the Asia Pacific elderly and disabled assistive devices market.

Growth Factors

• Surging worldwide demand for advanced assistive devices.
• Initiatives taken by various governments and world organizations for development and distribution of assistive devices to improve lives of assistive device users.
• Global rise in geriatric population and people with disabilities.
• Increased accessibility and affordability of assistive technologies.
• Rising number of manufacturers in the assistive devices market.
• Technological advancements and launch of new assistance devices.
• Authorisation of assistive devices by regulatory agencies.
• Huge investments by manufacturers in R&D for assistive devices.
• Promotion of public awareness campaigns signifying the benefits of assistive devices.
• Focus on independent living which drives the demand for assistive devices.

Report Scope

Type Insights

Based on the type, the mobility aids segment dominated the global elderly and disabled assistive devices market in 2020. The surging number of disabilities owing to various diseases and aging population has boosted the demand for the mobility aids across the globe. Moreover, the rising investments by the market players in adoption of the technological advancements in the devices have significantly driven the growth of this segment. Further, the rising number of road traffic accidents and growing disabilities pertaining to it is fueling the growth of the mobility aids devices. According to the WHO, between 20 and 50 million higher number of people suffer non-fatal injuries due to road traffic accidents and this injury results in disability. These factors have resulted in the dominance of this segment in the past years.

On the other hand, the bathroom safety is estimated to be the most opportunistic segment during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising focus towards the improvement of the quality of life of the disabled and the old age population. The surging technological advancements have encouraged the development of various advanced assistive devices that eases the daily functioning of the disabled people.

End User Insights

Based on the end user, the hospitals segment dominated the global elderly and disabled assistive devices market in 2020. This is attributed to the increased number of road accidents and rising number of hospital admissions for the treatment of various diseases like paralysis, cerebral palsy, stroke, amputation, and multiple sclerosis. These diseases are the major contributors to the growth of the elderly and disabled assistive devices market. Moreover, the huge demand for the wheel chairs and other mobility devices for the mobility of the patients in hospital premises has fueled the growth of this segment.

On the other hand, the homecare is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The rising adoption of the disabled assistive devices in home is driving the growth of this segment. Moreover, the permanent disabilities due to aging and various other factors are driving the market growth. The rising healthcare expenditure and increasing awareness regarding the availability of various advanced devices is augmenting the segment’s growth.

Key Company Insights

The elderly and disabled assistive devices market is moderately fragmented with the presence of several top market players. These market players are investing heavily in the value-added services to gain competitive advantage and gain market share. Furthermore, these market players are engaging in various developmental strategies such as product launches, partnerships, joint ventures, and mergers to exploit the prevailing market opportunities.

Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market Companies

• AI Squared
• Drive Medical
• GN Resound Group
• Invacare
• Nordic Capital
• Pride Mobility Products Corporation
• Siemens Ltd.
• Sonova Holding AG
• Starkey hearing technologies
• William Demant Holding A/S

Latest Announcements

• On September 12, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software device, Hearing Aid Feature which can be used with compatible versions of Apple AirPods Pro headphones for amplifying sounds for individuals 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. Michelle
• Tarver, Acting Director of the FDA’s Center for Devuces and Radiological Health said that, “Hearing loss is a significant public health issue impacting millions of Americans. Today's marketing authorization of an over-the-counter hearing aid software on a widely used consumer audio product is another step that advances the availability, accessibility and acceptability of hearing support for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.”

Recent Developments

• On 3 December 2024, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise, celebrated the ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ with the distribution of assistive devices to people with disabilities. The initiative was held in collaboration with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) and assistive aids such as tricycles, motorized tricycles, smart canes, smartphones for visually impaired and hearing aids were given for enhancing the mobility and communication of the beneficiaries.
• In October 2024, the Kenya Union of Blind (KUB) announced the launch of the Smart White Cane device for blind and partially sighted people with the aim of enhancing the safety and independence across Kenya. The device utilizes ultrasonic sensors for detecting obstacles in a 3 metre radius when outside whereas 1.8 metres indoors.

Segments Covered in the Report

By Service Type

• Mobility Aids Devices
  • Wheelchairs
  • Mobility Scooters
  • Cranes & Crutches
  • Walkers & Rollators
  • Transfer Lifts
  • Door Openers
  • Others (Cushions, Pillow, and Back Support)
• Living Aids Devices
  • Reading and Vision Aids
    • Video Magnifiers
    • Braille Translators
    • Reading Machines
    • Others (Books and Kitchen Appliances)
  • Hearing Aids
    • Receiver-in-the-Ear (RITE) Aids
    • Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Aids
    • In-the-Ear (ITE) Aids
    • Canal Hearing Aids
    • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)
    • Cochlear Implants
• Medical Furniture
  • Medical Beds
  • Medical Furniture Accessories
  • Door Openers
  • Others
• Bathroom Safety Devices
  • Commodes
  • Bars, Grips, and Rails
  • Shower Chairs
  • Ostomy Products

By End User

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Homecare

By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
• Latin America