Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP

Giving Tuesday may be over, but your chance to support older adults in today’s digital world isn’t. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we’ve made strong progress toward our goal. But with so many older adults needing help to build the tech skills they need to thrive, every dollar and every donor matters. And now, your impact can go even further. For a limited time, AARP is extending its gift-matching challenge—doubling every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000. Your support today can bring life-changing digital skills to older adults nationwide: http://spr.ly/60437fnLF

Midnight is almost here! You only have a few hours left to DOUBLE your impact and help older adults stay connected to the world around them this #GivingTuesday. Your support helps older adults build the skills and confidence needed to navigate our tech-driven world. This #GivingTuesday, AARP will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000—doubling your impact and providing even more support for older adults nationwide. http://spr.ly/604470F7k

Today’s the day! This #GivingTuesday, you have the power to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. For many older adults, everyday tasks that rely on technology—video chatting with loved ones, managing bank accounts, scheduling medical appointments, or applying for benefits—can feel overwhelming or out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By donating to Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, you’re supporting Senior Planet programs that help build the confidence and digital skills needed to stay connected, informed, and empowered in today’s tech-driven world. This #GivingTuesday, AARP will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $75,000—doubling your impact and providing even more support for older adults nationwide. Let’s help older adults #ReconnectWithTech. Make your Giving Tuesday donation today: http://spr.ly/604370FXc

The Pars Equality Center, a nonprofit supporting Iranian-Americans and other underserved communities, is one of hundreds of licensed partners offering Senior Planet tech education curriculum for free to older adults across the country.     In a special episode of the Aging Rewired podcast, Adult Education Program Manager from PARS explains the impact and importance of offering Senior Planet classes to her community, and how the program promotes independence and empowerment. Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. By making a gift to OATS, you’ll help seniors develop the technology skills they need to stay connected in today’s digital age. Give now to DOUBLE your impact: https://lnkd.in/ezxs6Ntw 

Happy Thanksgiving! During this season of gratitude, we find ourselves reflecting on all the inspiring people that make our work at OATS possible. If you’ve supported us with a gift, collaborated on special initiatives that promote tech education, or support the education of older adults, thank you for being a part of what makes our community so special. In honor of #GivingTuesday, AARP will match every donation dollar for dollar up to $75,000, to provide even more support for seniors. Let’s help older adults #ReconnectWithTech. Make your Giving Tuesday donation today: http://spr.ly/60487ScW0

We are thrilled to present our Annual Technology Review 2025, highlighting the latest technological innovations, classes, and initiatives that Senior Planet provides to help older adults stay informed and safe online. In this year’s review, we’ve compiled insights into our AI education offerings, highlights of scam and fraud prevention initiatives and free virtual fitness classes, and expert perspectives on where technology is headed next. Dive in to see how we’re supporting lifelong learning and digital confidence for older adults: http://spr.ly/60417qz03

As AI technology becomes increasingly prevalent, AI scams targeting older adults have become more compelling and believable. Through our collaboration with Microsoft, we are working to protect older adults by equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe.    Learn more about these initiatives helping educate older adults about emerging AI threats:

After surviving a serious heart attack, Debbie was searching for an online program that could help her rebuild her strength and confidence. That’s when she discovered Senior Planet’s free virtual exercise programs. Today, she says finding Senior Planet is “the best thing that's ever happened to me.” As we approach #GivingTuesday, listen to a special episode of the “Aging Rewired” podcast to hear how Debbie found new friends, new skills, and a renewed sense of purpose during one of the hardest moments of her life: seniorplanet.org/podcast Senior Planet is helping thousands of older adults like Debbie to #ReconnectWithTech. By making a Giving Tuesday gift to Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, you’ll help seniors develop the technology skills they need to stay connected in today’s digital age. Give now to DOUBLE your impact: seniorplanet.org/gt-2025

Meet Lorena Jiron — life coach, entrepreneur, and proud Senior Planet community member. Lorena first visited the Senior Planet center in Wynwood in 2024 after relocating to Miami. While she initially came to build community, she quickly discovered the transformative value of technology education. Through Senior Planet classes, Lorena developed the digital skills and confidence she needed to expand her business online. Today, she connects with clients virtually and hosts remote coaching sessions with ease.    As Lorena shares, “Before I took the classes, I had to rely on my daughters for tech help, and they’re very busy people. The digital training gives me independence and autonomy.”  Read more about Lorena’s story: https://lnkd.in/eY52Ru4b [YouTube Link: https://lnkd.in/e7Xd8sPN]

We are proud to share that AT&T has made a $1 million contribution to OATS to help expand access to critical digital resources for underserved older adults nationwide.    Building on a strong foundation of work together, this next phase will extend Senior Planet resources to older adults across the country, provide subgrant funding to a robust network of licensed partners, and raise awareness of the program’s transformative outcomes. In conjunction with AT&T’s Digital Literacy Connected Learning initiative, this commitment strengthens our shared mission to advance digital inclusion for all.    Learn more about this impactful initiative: https://lnkd.in/ePEWUGJb