AARP Innovation Labs announced today its collaboration with 10 startups in the 2021 MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech accelerator programs. MassChallenge, now in its 12th year, accelerates innovation by forming collaborations between later-stage digital health and financial startups with industry-leading organizations, like AARP, to solve some of the greatest challenges in health care and the financial services industry. As part of this work, the startups will present to potential investors and business customers at AARP Innovation Labs’ annual Demo Day on May 25.

With older adults remaining at a higher risk for severe illness and isolation as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community has announced the launch of the 2021 We Care grant program.

WASHINGTON–In a year with a global pandemic significantly limiting social interaction, technology became more important than ever, especially for older adults. New research from AARP found that more older adults (44%) view tech more positively as a way stay connected than they did before COVID-19. In addition, 4 out of 5 adults age 50+ rely on technology to stay connected and in touch with family and friends.

WASHINGTON—Today AARP announced two new moves to help its 38 million members and all older adults live their best lives, at a time when people are more reliant than ever on technology to help...

AARP today released a new interactive digital platform, Growing with Age, to equip global employers with tools, research, and resources to help them recognize the benefits of, build support for, and embrace multigenerational workforces.

WASHINGTON—AARP Innovation Labs announced Wheel Pad L3C and ZIBRIO as the winners of its 2020 Grand Pitch Finale, held virtually on October 8. Now in its third year, the culminating pitch event...

WASHINGTON—AARP Innovation Labs today released Alcove for Oculus Quest, a virtual reality home that helps families and friends to stay connected and discover new experiences, no matter their...

WASHINGTON—AARP has been named one of Fast Company’s 2020 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Now in its second annual year, the list honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep...

WASHINGTON —AARP Innovation Labs is pleased to announce three winners of the Hacking Menopause Challenge, in collaboration with Hackster.io: EloCare, Pride Chill, and NYX Systems. The startup...

WASHINGTON—AARP Community Connections, a new online platform launched by AARP Innovation Labs today, allows users to organize and find local volunteer groups to help pick up groceries, provide financial assistance or lend emotional support to neighbors, friends and loved ones. Across the country, these informal online groups—also called “mutual aid” groups—help communities stay connected at a time when people must practice social distancing to stay safe.

WASHINGTON--New research from AARP finds tech ownership among adults age 50-plus continues to grow, with smartphone usage increasing from 70% in 2017 to 77% in 2019. In addition, adults ages 50...

WASHINGTON—AARP will showcase innovation in age-tech and highlight opportunities created by the growing age 50-plus market at booth #41131 in the Sands at CES 2020.

AARP Innovation Labs named Sunu as the winner of its 2019 Grand Pitch Finale, the culminating pitch event featuring 10 innovative startups that have won selective pitch competitions throughout year. Artiphon won second place and Loro received third place, as determined by audience vote, at Wednesday night’s Grand Finale Pitch event. The ten participating startups had solutions focused on addressing social isolation.

AARP Innovation Labs announced today that its Hatchery Ventures program has added five new companies to its startup portfolio: Enwoven, Musical Health Technologies, Pillo Health, Rendever, and XRHealth. Through Hatchery Ventures, AARP engages with age-tech start-ups in the seed to Series A stages with the goal of growing and scaling the best versions of their solutions to address consumers’ needs and help people choose how they live as they age.

AARP has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2019 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. AARP is a 2019 award winner in the top 30 large employers category, rising to #11 from #14 last year. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.

LAS VEGAS – At CES 2019, AARP is putting the spotlight on the $7.6 trillion of annual economic activity generated by Americans age 50-plus, which is equivalent to the third largest economy in...

Las Vegas— January 3, 2019 — The first annual CES Pitch Competition to highlight technology creating social connection was announced today by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Innovation Labs has announced the winners of its 2018 Grand Pitch Competition finale held on October 25. Eight winners of regional competitions converged in DC for the concluding pitch event where they shared their intergenerational solutions focused on health, wealth and self.

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP today announced the launch of “Raise Your Voice,” the nation’s first comprehensive advocacy and voting app for smart speakers. The voice-enabled experience is designed...

WASHINGTON, DC—With nearly 10 million new cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occurring each year1, and no cure, today AARP launched a new campaign, “Disrupt Dementia.” The campaign...

AARP Collaborates with Three PULSE@MassChallenge Startups Focused on Advancing Healthcare and...

WASHINGTON, DC—In a collaborative effort to support innovation and the well-being of seniors at risk of social isolation, AARP, IDEO and Project Catalyst have launched two design guides that provide practical insights and tools for entrepreneurs developing products and services for older adults. The two Design on Aging booklets, Connected Living and Independent Living, synthesize research into the mindsets of older adults and explore how to effectively design solutions that can help people stay socially connected and physically mobile as they age.

WASHINGTON, DC— Ninety-one percent of tech owners 50 plus say they use personal technology to keep in touch with family and friends, according to a new AARP survey aimed at measuring and...

WASHINGTON, DC—Family caregivers can benefit from technology designed to meet their specific care needs, according to an AARP report issued today that details how technology can help caregivers and their care recipients. The report’s findings indicate that there is a need in the marketplace for technology products that support family caregivers.

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that HomeEXCEPT Inc. has been selected as the Grand Prize winner of the AARP Innovation Champion Awards competition for its service Smart Sensors for EXCEPTional Peace of Mind, a platform that allows family members to monitor loved ones by using thermal sensors used to track movement.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today at the annual HxRefactored conference, Jody Holtzman, Senior Vice President of Market Innovation at AARP, will announce the launch of the Caregiver Quality of Life...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2017 CONTACT: AARP Media, 202-434-2560, media@aarp.org AARP Innovation@50+ Announces Winners of LivePitch: GoGoGrandparent and Golden as Judges’ Choices; Siren...

People aged 50-plus will generate $83 billion in revenue for the fast-emerging alternative financial services sector over the next five years, according to AARP's Financial Innovation Frontiers...

WASHINGTON, DC — On Friday, March 10, AARP’s Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership Edna Kane Williams will be honored at Black Enterprise’s Most Powerful Women in the Business...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Health Innovation and AARP are collaborating to launch a second Digital Health Innovation SprintTM in the Triangle, NC to...

WASHINGTON, DC — AARP today issued a Call for Nominations for the 2017 AARP Innovation Champion Awards, which will recognize and reward innovation in caregiving. Submissions will be accepted...

AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Frisch has been named a silver winner in the "Executive of the Year" category for the Best in Biz Awards, the only independent...

AARP today issued the latest results from its Attitude, Trend & Opinion (ATOM) module, which includes ongoing research on technology ownership and usage among people 50-plus. The ATOM report found...

WASHINGTON, DC – AARP today released the 2016 Longevity Economy report, an in-depth look at how our nation’s population of 111 million 50-plus consumers impacts the economy. According to the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced Trainwreck Games from University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) as the $10,000 winner of the AARP/ESA...

WASHINGTON DC –AARP’s IT department has been recognized for their commitment to workplace excellence by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2016....

WASHINGTON, DC – Forty-one million Americans, more than one of every three people over age 50, play video games on a regular basis, according to a new survey released today by AARP and the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP announced today that Terry Bradwell, chief enterprise strategy and innovation officer, has been selected to the prestigious Baldrige Executive Fellows Program, the only...

WASHINGTON DC –AARP today announced the forthcoming release of Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age, the debut book from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. The book is...

En español WASHINGTON, DC­—AARP kicked off its recent Dementia Care Technology and Innovation Forum in an inventive way, with a viewing of the musical, TANGLES. This musical by The New Theater...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that it is expanding its 2015 AARP TEK Program to include eight new cities, eleven locations overall, featuring free, live workshops aimed at helping close...

WASHINGTON, DC— AARP announced that it is offering, with the generous support of Google Fiber, two sessions of a workshop, titled Connecting Online Using Technology, Oct. 3 and Nov. 13 in...

WASHINGTON, DC — The NonProfit Times recently selected AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins as the recipient of the 2015 Influencer of the Year award. She was recognized as the...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today the launch of its AARP TEK Academy, a free, easy-to-use online classroom designed to help 50-plus Americans get the most out of technology to connect with...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that it will expand its 2015 AARP TEK Workshops to help close the technology gap among people 50-plus. The workshops are presented with generous support from...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP is announcing its 15 LivePitch finalists for the fourth AARP Health Innovation@50+ LivePitch. The event, supported by LivePitch Media, showcases the hottest startups in the...

WASHINGTON, DC — AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins is changing the conversation around the realities of aging in America. In short, Jenkins is on a mission to “disrupt aging.” Featured on the cover of...

WASHINGTON, DC — Washington SmartCEO has selected AARP Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer Terry Bradwell as a recipient of the 2015 Executive Management Award for his...

WASHINGTON, DC, January 28, 2015—Technology entrepreneur and writer Guy Kawasaki is teaming up with AARP for a new web series about how people who are 50-plus can embrace technology. Debuting...

WASHINGTON, DC—Life Reimagined today launched a fully redesigned digital platform, delivering a one-of-a-kind online experience aimed at guiding people through life transitions and helping them...

New York, NY – Nov. 20, 2014 – Sony Music Entertainment and its catalog division, Legacy Recordings, have formed a new relationship with AARP which will offer the 37 million members of AARP...

Indianapolis, Ind. – AARP is teaming up with Que Publishing, a division of Pearson, to help those 50+ learn how to use technology, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and social media....

WASHINGTON, DC ̶ The Board of Directors of AARP Services, Inc. (ASI) announced today that it has selected Lawrence P. Flanagan as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer....

SAN MATEO, Calif.– AARP and UnitedHealthcare, two of the leading organizations in senior advocacy and health care, today announced the launch of “The Longevity Network” to promote...

Washington, D.C. –AARP TEK recently won EXPO's E.X.C.I.T.E. Award in the category of "Showfloor Design/Engagement." The E.X.C.I.T.E. Award is given annually to senior-level tradeshow executives...

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014) – AARP will launch season two of its award winning original web series,Takei’s Take, on June 5, 2014 on YouTube, where it has already amassed a following of over...

WASHINGTON (May 1, 2014) – All across America, people 50+ have a hunger for plain language, user friendly information on how to best use their personal technology. To address this need and help...

WASHINGTON (March 5, 2014) – Social media icon and social justice champion George Takei is boldly going where he has never gone before— SXSW Interactive on Tuesday, March 11. Takei will be...

Washington, DC— A new report from AARP’s Public Policy Institute released today offers specific recommendations on privacy protection to regulators, legislators, industry, and consumer groups...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 23, 2013) – AARP today announced the launch of the AARP Publications App, which features AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin in one convenient and easily accessible...

WASHINGTON, October 7, 2013– AARP, one of the world's largest member organizations with more than 37 million members and Black Enterprise, the leading small business resource for African...