According to a 2018 study by the Pew Research Center, 77% of people in the United States own a smartphone. That averages to 80% of men and 75% of women. As for the age breakdown, as you likely can guess, 94% of adults 18 to 29...
Many older Americans are venturing into new fields of work. According to AARP.org, "one study shows that 40 percent of people working at age 62 had changed careers since they turned 55." Susan Yarrington, 69, and her husband, Larry, 77, are a delightful couple who both embarked...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5nDrae3gJg 3D Printing is hitting the market hot and heavy, and why not? It is an absolutely incredible way to digitally photocopy and is opening up huge doors in manufacturing, medicine, and other industries. Originally derived from inkjet printing methods, the inclusion of fiber has brought...
Voice-assisted technology is gaining momentum among older adult populations. The allure is its hands-free capacity to operate as a gateway to information, social connections, and system controls. So it’s a no-brainer that these devices are increasing in number across American households and senior living communities. On...
Just days after I started with Livetech, I had the unbelievable opportunity to travel out of state to see the curriculum in action. It was in blustery Philadelphia in early winter. Drizzling and windy outside, I braced myself against the cold, walking past eateries and...
What a fantastic day for technology training in Janesville, Wisconsin! Our four AARP TEK classes were filled to capacity. Each class holds 47 people, so that's a total of 188 attendees. It's safe to say that older adults are excited to learn about tablets! The hands-on learning...