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According to AARP, nearly four in ten adults have a close friend who’s at least 15 years older or younger than they are. Almost 50% of these close bonds have lasted at least 10 years and 20% of them have lasted for more than two decades.
This episode of Aging Rewired explores how we can use tech to help foster these enriching intergenerational connections, both within the family and outside of it. First, Senior Planet Web Editor, Virge Randall, interviews Sharon Wood, the founder and CEO of Happy People Games and The New Forevers, about her evidence-based video game company dedicated to memory wellness and boosting familial connection. To learn more visit happypeoplegames.com.
Next, Sheila Solomon interviews Margaret Morgan-Hubbard and Kayla Agonoy from ECO City Farms about the power of intergenerational work and volunteer communities. To learn more, visit ecoffshoots.org.
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What is Aging Rewired?
What does life as an older adult look like in today’s digital age? What might it look like in the future? Dive into Aging Rewired, where we explore the intersections of technology and aging. Join us for insightful conversations where we will learn from experts and hear stories from older adults from all walks of life. At Senior Planet from AARP, we believe in Aging with Attitude™ and we're on a mission to help older adults harness the power of technology to thrive in the digital world. We’re flipping the script on aging, celebrating inspiring older adults, and closing the digital divide. Get ready to see aging in a whole new light!
Senior Planet from AARP a community of older adults who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit https://www.seniorplanet.org/ or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.