NEW YORK—The national nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) unveiled the newly redesigned Senior Planet from AARP website. The update showcases Senior Planet’s free virtual and in-person programs, multimedia educational resources and editorial content.
The new website introduces user accounts tailored to individual interests on topics like technology, health and wellness and social connection. Visitors can save favorite and upcoming classes, access event recordings, bookmark articles, videos, podcast episodes and more.
“Senior Planet is one of the country’s most essential sources of online programs and training for older adults, and it’s critical to maintain the highest possible quality of experience for participants," said Tom Kamber, executive director of OATS. "This new website will enable us to keep pace with fast-changing technology and provide best-of-class services for almost two million online visitors each year. Older adults deserve the absolute best, and this new site will make sure we can deliver that."
The website’s transformation was informed by interviews and usability testing with older adults ages 55-85, representing a wide range of technical experience levels. OATS said user testing feedback reflected positive sentiment around learning, support and the overall site experience.
The updated Senior Planet website is now live at seniorplanet.org.