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Age Tech: Reshaping Channel Opportunities

Technology is liberating boomers, seniors, families and caretakers by connecting care to the home. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 29% of U.S. seniors ages 65 and older have used video conferencing services, 27% have used telehealth/remote consultation services, 22% have used a grocery store delivery or pickup service, and 55% have an online video service subscription, according to recent research by Parks Associates.

From the article "Age Tech: Reshaping Channel Opportunities" by Susan Schreiner. 

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