068 – Interview: Putting Older Adults at the Center of Technology Conversations

In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, a co-founder of Tech-Enhanced Life, who facilitates ongoing “Longevity Explorer” meetings in which older adults come together to discuss interests, challenges, and new technologies. They discuss:

• Why Richard and his colleagues decided to start these peer-to-peer technology conversations among older adults
• The types of technologies and challenges that older adults have brought up
• What some Longevity Explorers thought of Alexa and other technologies
• Why innovators and businesses should tap into the insights of older adults
• The importance of purpose and engagement in late life
• How to find or start a Longevity Explorers group in your area
• Tech-Enhanced Life’s recent work on helping companies co-design with older adults, and now also family caregivers

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Related Resources:

• About the Longevity Explorers
• For people interested in joining or starting a Longevity Explorers group, click here. (Family caregivers are also welcome to sign up.)
• Explorer Insights:
  • Amazon Echo and Alexa for the Elderly
  • Best Jar Opener for Older Adults