Putting Older Adults at the Center of Technology Conversations

Interview: The Longevity Explorers

Richard Caro was interviewed recently by Dr. Leslie Kernisan for her podcast: "Better Health While Aging".

• Listen to the interview: "Putting Older Adults at the Center of Technology Conversations".

The interview is a good overview of the Longevity Explorer initiative, and covers:

• 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.