Richmond Times-Dispatch – Savvy Senior: Helping seniors find discounted high-speed internet services
If you’re not eligible for the EBB program, another resource for locating cheaper high-speed internet is Aging Connected, which has a higher income qualification. Created by Older Adults Technology Services from AARP and the Humana Foundation, Aging Connected is a nationwide campaign created to help lower-income seniors find low-cost, in-home broadband options in their area.
KFOR – 4 Seniors: Helping seniors find discounted high-speed internet services
If you’re not eligible for the EBB program, another resource for locating cheaper high-speed internet is Aging Connected, which has a higher income qualification. Created by Older Adults Technology Services from AARP (OATS) and the Humana Foundation, Aging Connected is a nationwide campaign created to help lower-income seniors find low-cost, in-home broadband options in their […]
HealthTech Magazine – What Home Healthcare IT Looks Like Now, and Where It’s Going
Nearly 22 million older adults in the U.S. do not have access to wired broadband at home, which represents 42 percent of the country’s over-65 population, according to a recent report from the Humana Foundation and Older Adults Technology Services.
USA Today – Talking Tech: FCC’s $50 COVID broadband discount program up and running; students and seniors can benefit
An estimated more than 22 million Americans 65 and older do not have broadband at home, found a recent report from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP in partnership with the Humana Foundation.
Forbes: Will The Government’s New Broadband Subsidies Close The Digital Divide For Older Americans?
Only 58% of Americans age 65 or older have broadband internet access at home, which means 22 million people that age lack it, according to the nonprofit Older Adult Technology Services (OATS).
Next Avenue – Will the Government’s New Broadband Subsidies Close the Digital Divide for Older Americans?
Only 58% of Americans age 65 or older have broadband internet access at home, which means 22 million people that age lack it, according to the nonprofit Older Adult Technology Services (OATS).
The American Prospect – The Digital Divide Pushed My Dad’s Life to the Brink
Nearly 22 million American seniors don’t have broadband internet at home, according to a report by Older Adults Technology Services, a seniors advocacy nonprofit.
Next Avenue – COVID-19 Showed That Technology Can Be the Great Equalizer
In January, with support from the Humana Foundation, my Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP released a landmark report, “Aging Connected,” analyzing disparities in technology access and use among older adults.
The Atlantic – Digital Connection Is More Essential Now Than Ever, And Seniors Are Being Left Behind
But for Kamber, the figure that’s even more upsetting is one published in a recent OATS research study called The Aging Connected Report, which found that a staggering 22 million American seniors do not have wireline broadband access at home.
TODAY Show – How you can help your aging parents from afar
While many people have been separated from their older parents during the pandemic, it’s possible to stay connected until it’s safe to meet in person again. NBC News investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen shares tips to take care of your loved ones from afar.
