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Many older adults are thriving in the digital age. Others, unfortunately, are barely taking advantage of it at all. This article by OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber explores what the automation of everything has meant for older adults.

This article by Smart Cities Dive highlights local efforts to get more older adults online with the help of federal broadband investments to bridge the digital divide, including OATS’ Senior Planet program.

Older workers are integral parts of the workforce. Read OATS Founder and Executive Director Tom Kamber’s opinion piece on the topic, published by The Wall Street Journal.

This article for The Atlantic explores the essential role that digital connection play in the lives of older adults, made even more crucial during the

The premise of adult education is transforming, with educational opportunities for nontraditional students at an all-time high. OATS program Senior Planet is featured in this MarketWatch article about older learners getting back into the classroom.

At Senior Planet, participants often log on early and stay late after class to chat with fellow classmates and new friends. This element of socialization,

OATS location in Plattsburg received a donation of 50 laptops from Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum News. This news report from Spectrum News

In this article, OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) and Senior Planet from AARP and are highlighted for helping the large number of older adults who

Seniors are getting online, learning, and connecting in more ways than ever before. Through Senior Planet and the Aging Connected initiative, OATS is working to

In this Wall Street Journal article, journalist Julie Jargon discusses the difficulties of caring for older loved ones from afar, and how technology can help.

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

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

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

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.

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.”

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.

During COVID-19, older adults are discovering new ways to move their lifestyles – from classes to coffee chats – online.

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.

Richard Eisenberg of Next Avenue talks with OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber about how fintech can better serve older adults.

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.

“We’re glad to be part of such a comprehensive measure to make sure older New Yorkers have not only the tools to stay connected during a crisis, but also the resources they need to feel confident in using them,” said Alex Glazebrook, Director of Operations at Older Adults Technology Services.

The Humana Foundation, which partners with OATS to combat social isolation in San Antonio, made a 3 million dollar grant to OATS as part of a nationwide coronavirus recovery effort.

“Our ultimate goal is for seniors to be digitally empowered and obtain a higher level of financial knowledge,” said OATS executive director Tom Kamber.

OATS is providing free online lectures and workshops to help older adults learn how to safely use P2P services.

OATS program Senior Planet is featured in this article on the social isolation and digital divide in the midst of COVID-19— and Senior Planet trainer Pat Jasso, herself an older adult, shares what she’s been learning online in lockdown.

“Long before the days of social distancing, members of the national nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services were already taking steps to fight against social isolation by participating

NPR’s radio program All Things Considered highlighted OATS as one of the few organizations supporting older adults in learning to identify fake news as part of a broadcast about disinformation and the election.