CES 2017: Autonomous Vehicles to Intergenerational Technology

Author: AARP
Published: 2016/12/30 - Updated: 2018/10/07
Topic: AARP Insurance News - Publications List

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Synopsis: AARP experts share insights on autonomous vehicles, fintech, accessibility opportunities, intergenerational tech and caregiving innovations at CES.

Introduction

To further the discussion on how technology and innovation impact the lives of people 50-plus, AARP today reveals its lineup of CES presentations addressing relevant trends from autonomous vehicles to intergenerational technology.

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AARP's CES 2017 presence includes experts sharing their insights on six conference panels, an exhibit on the Tech West show floor with its 2016 LivePitch winners and a Venetian suite for meetings with other thought leaders to discuss topics including: how the tech industry can help create solutions for the Longevity Economy (people 50-plus). According to AARP's 2016 report, the Longevity Economy includes 111 million 50-plus U.S. consumers who generate $7.6 trillion in economic activity.

With panels ranging from technology tools for retirement to autonomous vehicles aiding in independent living, AARP executives will participate in the following Living in Digital Times and CTA Foundation panels. Full details on all AARP sessions can be found here.

Penrose Senior Care Auditors provides the first and only tech/app-enabled senior care auditing solution, called Penrose Check-Ins, to ensure seniors are okay while providing families peace-of-mind. During the Penrose Care-Check, an auditor visits the senior and using the app, assesses 150 items related to their well-being and reports back to the family. @penrosecheckin

SingFit combines a growing body of scientific research on the health benefits of prescribed singing with a proprietary music platform in order to mass distribute the benefits of music as medicine. Focused on dementia care and healthy aging, its debut product SingFit PRIME is the winner of the USC Keck School of Medicine Body Computing Prize. @MusicalHealthT

Both companies will be at booth #43438 located in the Health & Wellness Marketplace in Tech West at the Sands Convention Center.

Exhibit Suite

AARP leadership will be available to meet with startups, organizations and individuals to have conversations around the latest trends in technology for older adults, share insights on the 50-plus population's needs and wants, discuss AARP's aspirations around innovation, build and cultivate potential working relationships.

Meetings will be held at The Venetian, suite 30-128. To schedule a conversation with AARP at CES around how your company may be able to serve the 50-plus demographic, contact Jim Nedohon at jnedohon@aarp.org

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