A new survey from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP reveals that nearly two-thirds of adults aged 50-plus have not saved critical documents digitally, and more than 60% say they either don’t know how or haven’t gotten around to it.

Older Americans are increasingly interested in using technology to live in their current homes and communities. Now, new research conducted by AARP and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® finds that 80% of older Americans currently own at least one type of tech that enables aging at home, and over half express a high likelihood of buying and adapting more of these emerging technologies.

WASHINGTON — AARP will return to CES 2025 to spotlight the explosive trends in AgeTech and showcase the latest innovations from the startups and companies in its AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. Newly appointed CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will join industry thought leaders in sharing insights on key topics and innovations shaping the future of care and healthy aging. The AgeTech Collaborative is excited to help lead the Digital Health Summit, where experts will explore the role of technology in transforming healthcare for older adults.

A new AARP study reveals that adults ages 50 and older are increasingly embracing new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), navigation apps, and airline websites for their travel needs.

AARP announced today its official AgeTech programming at CES 2024. The program includes a fireside chat with AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, Actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Freestyle+ Co-CEO and Founder Anthony Veneziale to explore the power of freestyle rap on our creativity, confidence, and mindfulness.