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Humana Foundation Invests in Innovative Mental Health and Nutrition Programming for Seniors and School-Aged Children

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114855738/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114855738/en/
    Humana Foundation Invests in Innovative Mental Health and Nutrition Programming for Seniors and School-Aged Children (Photo: Business Wire)
    The investment totaling $12.9 million includes a $4.9 million grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) to initiate and elevate mental health programs at chapters in the four geographies, including mental health first aid training for mentors and related coursework for youth.
  • “Today, there’s a critical need to provide young people with mental health supports.
  • The Foundation previously invested $3 million in 2020 to help older adults access digital health tools and maintain social connections online.
  • “The Humana Foundation is dedicated to building partnerships that help drive change and advance health equity,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation.

OATS from AARP Opens Senior Planet Miami: The First Technology-Themed Community Center for Older Adults in Miami

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP opens a new Senior Planet center for older adults ages 50-plus in the vibrant, cultural neighborhood of Wynwood, Miami. As the area's first technology-themed community center for older adults, visitors can get help with technology and learn new skills in a spacious, modern center packed with 72 screens, featuring state-of-the-art computer equipment and Wi-Fi – all free of charge.

Key Points: 
  • The new Senior Planet center will serve as a community hub for the 50-plus population, with an emphasis on technology training in an enriching social setting.
  • MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP opens a new Senior Planet center for older adults ages 50-plus in the vibrant, cultural neighborhood of Wynwood, Miami.
  • As the first senior center our firm designed in Miami, we aimed to craft a well-designed building that reflects the culture, emotions, and architecture of Miami.
  • Senior Planet is committed to providing a wide range of free, community-based classes to demystify traditionally inaccessible topics for older adults.

OATS from AARP works with T-Mobile to Empower Older Adults Across the South with Skills to Leverage Today's Newest Technology

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide - To expand access to essential tech training for older adults throughout rural southern communities, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is working with T-Mobile to equip seniors with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the digital age. The initiative will leverage Senior Planet from AARP, the flagship program of OATS, to bolster a network of senior-serving organizations with age-relevant technology training programs.

Key Points: 
  • OATS will support 100 community partners who collectively serve over 4,300 older adults across multiple southern rural counties.
  • The initiative will leverage Senior Planet from AARP, the flagship program of OATS, to bolster a network of senior-serving organizations with age-relevant technology training programs.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Older Adults Technology Services from AARP to provide seniors with the digital literacy skills training they need to stay connected and thrive in the digital world."
  • It comes at a time when millions of American seniors lack the digital literacy skills to feel confident utilizing modern technology.

OATS from AARP Celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with Online Programs Geared to Get Older Adults Moving

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Now in its fourth year, the Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Program highlights the remarkable athletic feats that older adults aged 60+ can accomplish – along with the importance of staying active and fit.

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  • Now in its fourth year, the Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Program highlights the remarkable athletic feats that older adults aged 60+ can accomplish – along with the importance of staying active and fit.
  • Older adults across the nation can join free virtual exercise classes online at www.seniorplanet.org .
  • "We're passionate about helping older adults get connected and stay active," said OATS from AARP Executive Director Tom Kamber.
  • OATS is on a mission to help older adults make that happens with courses and programs that help them thrive in the modern age.

OATS from AARP and Crown Castle Empower Montgomery County Seniors with Skills to Leverage Today's Newest Technology

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to help older Americans  harness the power of technology, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is working with Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, through its Connected by Good program to offer free Senior Planet technology programs to Montgomery County's older adult community. Offered in-person and online, the 30 new courses will help older adults build technology skills essential for accessing telemedicine, engaging in online social platforms and participating in today's economy.

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  • Offered in-person and online , the 30 new courses will help older adults build technology skills essential for accessing telemedicine, engaging in online social platforms and participating in today's economy.
  • According to research by AARP , since the pandemic, the number of US older adults using technology has increased significantly.
  • "This opportunity to work with Crown Castle will help us further equip Montgomery County's older adults with the tools and knowledge to utilize modern technology," said Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS from AARP.
  • "At Crown Castle, we're passionate about connecting communities through communications infrastructure and programs like Senior Planet that reduce barriers and empower older adults to benefit from technology," said Ashley Greenspan, Public Affairs Manager of Crown Castle.

Immersive "Tech Tank" Program Empowers Older Adults with Skills to Leverage Today's Newest Technology

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to help older adults thrive in the digital world, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is launching Tech Tank, an innovative program that allows participants to engage with new technologies in a supportive environment. The program, which launched this summer at Senior Planet centers in New York City and Palo Alto, will expand to Senior Planet centers across the country—including in Denver, Plattsburg and Miami—starting in 2023. 

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  • The Tech Tank was created to help demystify modern technology for older adults, too many of whom are on the wrong side of the digital divide.
  • "From day one, our goal has been to help older adults harness the power of technology.
  • OATS from AARP helps older adults learn to use and leverage technology to transform their lives and their communities.
  • Through its flagship program, Senior Planet, OATS works closely with older adults to create extraordinary experiences in-person and online.

NEW REPORT: Access to Technology and Training Programs Yield Transformational Social Outcomes for Older Adults

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 4), which aims to raise awareness of solutions addressing digital equity, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP has released a report, "Fly Like an Eagle: Measuring Transformational Social Outcomes Among Seniors Using Technology." The report details how access to technology devices and innovative training programs can yield transformational social outcomes for older adults and provides a blueprint for cities and communities looking to implement their own digital inclusion programs.

Key Points: 
  • The report details how access to technology devices and innovative training programs can yield transformational social outcomes for older adults and provides a blueprint for cities and communities looking to implement their own digital inclusion programs.
  • "We have long believed that technology training offers life-changing benefits for older adults," said Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS from AARP.
  • Older adults who received technology training felt an increase in their feelings of connectedness to friends, family and congregation 20 percent more than those who did not.
  • OATS from AARP helps older adults learn to use and leverage technology to transform their lives and their communities.

OATS from AARP Launches a Social Platform Exclusive to Older Adults, Senior Planet Community

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP today announces the launch of Senior Planet Community, a social platform exclusively for older adults ages 60+ to interact with each other virtually and cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships. The new platform encourages older adults to connect with peers who share similar interests, by posting and commenting in groups pertaining to specific topics (i.e.: fitness, photography, etc.).

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  • Senior Planet Community offers an online environment where older adults can interact with people of a similar age group without ads on a simple yet well-designed, user-friendly platform."
  • Senior Planet Community was designed specifically for older adults, with the help of older adults.
  • I encourage all older adults to give Senior Planet Community a try, and have fun using a social platform that is just for us!"
  • OATS sought to rectify this challenge with the creation of Senior Planet Community, a virtual platform that brings the social experience of Senior Planet to users online.

ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies to Present Data on its Oral Appliance Therapy Devices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea at World Sleep Congress 2022

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, the leader in patient-preferred medical devices for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), will showcase its oral appliance therapy (OAT) devices in four poster abstracts at the World Sleep Congress 2022 , being held from March 11-16, 2022, in Rome, Italy.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, the leader in patient-preferred medical devices for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), will showcase its oral appliance therapy (OAT) devices in four poster abstracts at the World Sleep Congress 2022 , being held from March 11-16, 2022, in Rome, Italy.
  • Now in its 16th iteration, the World Sleep Congress is a global scientific meeting that consistently gathers leaders in sleep medicine and research for scientific sessions and networking.
  • The posters showcase:
    The results of a systematic study of the efficacy of ProSomnuss precision oral appliances in treating moderate and severe OSA.
  • ProSomnus medical devices are rapidly emerging as the leading, patient-preferred alternative to CPAP for the treatment of OSA.

Aging Connected's Chromebook Contest Promotes Connectivity Among Seniors

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Aging Connected held the " Get Connected Remote Resource Fair " on December 16 to reach older adults who don't have access to broadband internet at home.

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  • Aging Connected held the " Get Connected Remote Resource Fair " on December 16 to reach older adults who don't have access to broadband internet at home.
  • This event was part of a broader collaboration with Internet Essentials from Comcast and local community partner organizations in Boston, DC and Detroit, to help get seniors connected.
  • "With the government's new Affordable Connectivity Program, there is no better time for older adults to get connected affordably.
  • To address affordability, Aging Connected has spent months empowering older adults by providing them with information about the newly-permanent ACP.