The Los Angeles Times: “5 ways to effectively teach a Boomer to Zoom from 3,000 miles away”
The Los Angeles Times spoke with professionals who work at the intersection of aging and technology about the best way to get older adults on Zoom or teach them basic tech skills from a faraway place. In the article, OATS Director of Operations, Alex Glazebrook, discussed why Senior Planet’s approach includes instilling confidence and taking […]
Scaling up: The power of catalyst partnerships
Over the last year, thousands of nonprofits have had to adapt traditional services to meet changing demands emerging from COVID-19 in an unprecedented, socially distanced landscape. For some organizations, the effects of lockdown on capacity and sustainability have been devastating, pointing to the need for new, more resilient systems. For others, the challenge has been […]
Aging2.0: “Crossing the Digital Divide: Interview with Tom Kamber”
Aging2.0 strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in aging. In this video interview, Aging2.0 Co-Founder Stephen Johnston interviews OATS Founder and Executive Director Tom Kamber about how OATS and Senior Planet transitioned 10,000 older New Yorkers online at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by reinventing the system, why OATS […]
The New York Times: “Virtual Volunteering Still Offers Benefits”
During COVID-19, older adults still work for their causes, but primarily from home. This New York Times article highlights older adults like Paula Brynen who have transitioned their volunteer work from in-person to virtual, but the shift doesn’t come easily for all.
News4SA: “Mayor Nirenberg signs national pledge to connect one million senior citizens to Internet”
San Antonio becomes the first city in the country to commit to the “Mayors for Aging Connected” pledge, a key initiative of new OATS campaign to bring one million seniors online, “Aging Connected.”
HealthTech: “30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020”
No stranger to technology trends, OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber has been named one of 30 healthcare IT influencers worth a follow in 2020 by HealthTech magazine.
The Guardian: “‘A lifesaver’: US seniors turn to Zoom to connect with friends and family”
During COVID-19, older adults are discovering new ways to move their lifestyles – from classes to coffee chats – online.
The New York Times: “Recognize Misinformation on the Internet”
Older adults are vulnerable to misinformation online even under normal circumstances, but the coronavirus has made the problem especially urgent. Older people are more susceptible to the virus, making discerning reliable health information important now.
Next Avenue: “Hey, Personal Finance Apps: “How About Serving Older People?”
Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue talks with OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber about how fintech can better serve older adults.
PBS: “On the Same Page,” featuring Senior Planet Colorado
Senior Planet Colorado member and Professional Advisory Council advisor Stella Nash appeared on PBS12 program “On the Same Page,” a show dedicated to encouraging intergenerational conversations on ageism in Colorado and beyond.