Despite the growing importance of digital tools, many older adults face persistent barriers to confident and secure technology use. Nearly one‑quarter of adults age 65 and older are socially isolated, and 43% of adults age 60 and older report feeling lonely. Concerns about privacy and scams can limit technology adoption and engagement and further deepen social isolation. Older adults are disproportionately targeted for scams and fraud, with 25% of adults ages 50 and older citing lack of trust and privacy as their greatest source of technology‑related stress.