Losses due to scams continue to increase with adoption of high-speed internet. The number of those age 65 and older in the U.S. using the internet has now reached an all-time high of 88% and the aging community […]
The copper wire telephone network was the foundation for our communications system. Today, telecommunications carriers across the country are working to modernize the network to improve the way we communicate by moving toward an internet-based network. Making the shift […]
Increasingly, technology innovations for aging and accessibility provide amazing opportunities for older adults to live better in and around their homes. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcased tech innovations that revealed the direction innovations for aging and accessibility are […]
It is downright shocking that millions of low-income older adults will lose their broadband connection due to uncertainty of funding. It is downright shocking that millions of low-income older adults, members of our one of our most vulnerable […]
A broadband connection opens a universe of opportunities and benefits for older adults that grows exponentially. Will Grammy find that “connection” and get the final rose? While that remains to be seen, we do know older adults are […]
Key Takeaways Finally, the greatest threats of the pandemic have waned, and we are out and about: traveling, visiting family and friends, getting back to the movies, and returning to the relatively normal hum of our lives.  There […]
Today, three-year old Max wants to get on the family computer and see his Grammy on the other side of the country, but she could be one of the approximately 34 percent of those age 65 and older […]
Key Takeaways Advances in technology offer a window into infinite possibilities to support independent living and general wellness in our modern world. Using a home high-speed internet/wifi connection, today’s older adult can blast off with a myriad of […]
Today’s the day for 5-year-old Maya’s Grammy to get serious about her holiday shopping. 71-year-old Jeanette has her list at the ready for the toys and clothes she wants to buy for Maya and her six other grandchildren. […]
Helpful tips for safe shopping this summer. Summertime and online shopping can be easy – and safe – for everyone, particularly older adults. As a result of the unexpected years of the pandemic, there has been a seismic […]