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Big Data in Health Care
Privacy, Storage, and Usage: How Older Adults View Big Data in Health Care
A recent AARP survey on big health data found that older adults lack knowledge about how much personal data is collected, analyzed, and shared.
BOOMERS AND ZOOMERS
Grandparents Using Video Chat to Connect with Young Grandchildren
Video chat helped grandparents overcome social isolation during the pandemic and maintain a vital connection with their young grandchildren.
2021 Tech Trends of Older Adults
Older Adults Are Upgrading Their Tech for a Better Online Experience
In 2020, the pandemic significantly limited social interaction, and technology became more important than ever for adults age 50+.
New York Broadband
Expand High-Speed Internet Access, Say New York Voters
New York voters ages 35-plus overwhelmingly support expanded high-speed internet access and urge the governor and state legislature to take action.
Gaming Trends Among Older Americans
Older gamers (ages 50 and older) are becoming savvy gaming consumers, and more are playing video games daily, especially women.
South Dakota Broadband
High Speed Internet: Views of South Dakota Voters Ages 50+
South Dakota voters ages 50 and older overwhelmingly support expanding high-speed internet (broadband).
CONNECTING WITH TECHNOLOGY
Getting Connected: Older Americans Embrace Technology
Latest technology activities and adoption, including mobile usage, online activities/privacy and using tech to stay connected.
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY FOR BOOMERS
What Americans Want from Future Technologies
Boomers' future technology wish list focuses on simplicity and using personal technology to improve their day to day lives.
CONVENIENCE VERSUS SECURITY
Challenges of a Wireless World: Survey of Americans Ages 18+
The use of free Wi-Fi in public places and the vulnerability of identity theft and fraud are gauged by Americans age 18 and older.
