## 6 Discussion and Conclusions
### Shortcomings and Prospects
Fostering collaboration among various sectors, spanning from government bodies and healthcare organizations to research institutes and technology enterprises, is essential for collectively propelling sustainable progress at the Smart Healthy Aging Demonstration Base. Augmenting the assimilation of intelligent technologies, encompassing artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and extensive data analysis, is pivotal for elevating the operational standard of smart healthy ageing demonstration centers. Research endeavors might pivot towards health monitoring systems and adaptive environmental technologies to cultivate a secure, convenient, and astute environment for the aged populace. Given the multifaceted ageing requisites of the elderly, forthcoming investigations could delve deeper into the influence of socio-cultural elements on intelligent, healthful ageing. This encompasses an exploration of service necessities, communal support structures, and the acceptance of technology among older individuals within distinct cultural milieus. These factors are poised to contribute to the formulation of culturally tailored models for elderly care services. Subsequent research initiatives could intensify the scrutiny of policies and regulations related to intelligent and healthful ageing demonstration sites. A keen understanding of the impact of policy frameworks on the elder care industry, including incentives, regulatory mechanisms, and legal accountabilities, is imperative for formulating targeted policy recommendations for intelligent elderly care. Furthermore, there is a need for refining methodologies and benchmarks for evaluating the sustainability of intelligent, healthful ageing demonstration centers. This might encompass the development of comprehensive assessment tools covering economic, social, and environmental dimensions, along with flexible evaluation frameworks adaptable to diverse regions and specific ageing scenarios. Future research should underscore interdisciplinary cooperation, amalgamating expertise across domains such as geography, medicine, sociology, and information technology. This approach will engender a comprehensive and profound comprehension of the multifaceted facets of intelligent ageing, fostering the exchange and amalgamation of knowledge from varied disciplines. Exploring these potential research domains will propel the domain of intelligent, healthful ageing, advancing service quality, catering to diverse elderly necessities, and spurring innovation in sustainable ageing services worldwide. Conclusively, GIS-based intelligent, healthful ageing demonstration sites are evolving; however, several impediments persist that necessitate surmounting to realize enhanced ageing services and sustainable development. Prospective efforts should concentrate on data accuracy, technology diffusion, privacy safeguards, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Methodology, X.C., B.C., C.U.I.W. and H.Z. ; software, X.C. and B.C. ; writing--original draft, X.C. and B.C. ; writing--review and editing, X.C. and B.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. This research received no external funding. Not applicable. The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to the Chinese government protects the privacy of the elderly care industry and geographic data. **Acknowledgments:** This research acknowledges the support of Macao Polytechnic University (RP/FCHS-01/2023). **Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflict of interest.