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Brittne Kakulla
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Data Storyteller, AARP The Magazine
Washington
Beats
Entertainment Tech and Lifestyle.Gaming
Animal Rights
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By Brittne Kakulla, AARP Research| AARP@ Gamers 50-plus are now 52.4 million strong, and they’re embracing gaming because they feel it’s time well spent, according to a 2023 AARP Research study. The representative national survey examined how much 50-plus gamers spend, what devices they use, how often they play, their overall satisfaction with gaming, and the range of diversity in their motivations and styles of play. Gamers 50-plus credit gaming with being beneficial to their lives.
By Brittne Kakulla, AARP Research| AARP@ Smart phones, smart TVs, tablets — you name it: Americans age 50-plus are embracing technology. A new AARP survey finds older adults are not only increasing their spending on technology, they would buy even more of it if devices were geared to their needs. This year, the average adult age 50-plus expects to spend $912 on tech purchases, up 11% from 2021 ($821) and a 130% rise from 2019 ($394), according to a national online poll of about 3,000 Americans conducted last fall.
By Brittne Kakulla, AARP Research| AARP@ Older Americans are increasingly drawn to new technology, according to a new AARP national survey, but they often do not take full advantage of their devices, and they are concerned about privacy issues online. In the past year, 51 percent of older Americans say they bought some tech product.
Company Info
AARP The Magazine
AARP, founded in 1958 by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and Leonard Davis, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for Americans aged 50 and older. With a presence in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP focuses on issues such as Medicare, Social Security, age discrimination, and consumer fraud prevention. As a membership-driven organization, AARP offers a variety of services, including advocacy for policies that benefit older Americans, publications like *AARP The Magazine* and *AARP Bulletin*, and member-exclusive discounts on travel, dining, and retail. The organization also provides educational resources through workshops and online tools, supporting seniors with legal aid, job training, and financial literacy programs via the AARP Foundation. Membership is open to individuals aged 50 and older, with benefits that include access to publications, community events, and advocacy initiatives.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
+1 202-434-7578
Founded: 1958