NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, March 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – A year after the start of the pandemic, the elderly are among those who have suffered the longest blockages and the greatest impacts on daily routines. They also learned new skills, including how to navigate a mostly virtual world, based on what they shared with AARP Foundation and chase away in a new series of interviews hosted by a famous chef Carla Room. During the series of interviews, seniors from across the country took a retrospective look at the pandemic, shared heartfelt feelings about the positive impact of technology on their lives, and also provided advice. to the younger generations.
For older people who don’t know how to use digital tools to perform everyday tasks – or for those who are using them for the first time during the pandemic – the AARP Foundation and Chase have developed a library of Online Resources designed to help people stay connected and strengthen their financial health. Resources include videos and virtual workshops to help you with day-to-day tasks such as mobile banking, finding jobs online, downloading apps, ordering groceries and more.
“Helping older people gain more self-confidence using apps, fintech and online resources is one way to support their financial, social and employment opportunities as they navigate our world of more and more digital ”, declares Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of the AARP Foundation.
The resources are available free of charge in English and Spanish through the online hub: fintech.aarpfoundation.org. The tools include:
- A series of new short ‘how-to’ videos designed to help you with the basics of remote check depositing, securely logging into social media, downloading an app, detecting fraud and scams , etc.
- Three virtual workshops with interactive quizzes designed to teach and test skills in areas such as scam detection and self-employment search
- Guides and worksheets to print and use, or share with loved ones
“The continued impact of COVID-19 will continue to shape the way we do things and stay in touch with our loved ones for the foreseeable future,” said Laurent Bailey, head of financial health and community banking at Chase. “Mobile banking and other digital tools make everyday activities at home easier, and we want to help as many people as we can feel confident and secure using them. “
In addition to free online tools, the AARP Foundation, Chase and the nation’s largest affordable seniors housing providers have identified an urgent need to provide devices and accessories to help seniors stay connected during the pandemic. Together, working with tech supporters, they quickly deployed more than 9,000 smartphones, tablets, smart home devices and accessories to residents of 300 affordable senior housing communities across the country. Technology deliveries also included educational resources and technical assistance over the phone to improve beneficiaries’ relationships with technology.
In this series of testimonials with Carla Room, residents shared what they learned and appreciated the most about using technology over the past year. “Fortunately, because of the tablets that AARP [Foundation] and Chase provided I was able to enter Zoom for my recovery meetings. I am a recovering alcoholic. I’ve been sober for 38 years and we have a small group – like us 7 or 8 at most – that can get together on Zoom. It has been so wonderful and it really touches my heart. I’m so grateful, and I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you Chase and AARP from the bottom of my heart! “
To view a video compilation of the testimonials and to learn more about the free resources, research and workshops available, please visit fintech.aarpfoundation.org.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. commercial and consumer banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services company with assets of $ 3.4 trillion and operations around the world. Chase serves more than 60 million U.S. households with a wide range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans, and processing. payments. Customers can choose how and where they want to do their banking: More than 4,700 branches in 38 states and the District of Colombia, 16,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, visit hunt.com.
About the AARP Foundation
The AARP Foundation works to end poverty among the elderly by helping vulnerable people over the age of 50 create economic opportunities. Our approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations who have faced systemic discrimination. As a charitable affiliate of AARP, we serve members and non-members of AARP. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by building supportive community bonds, we foster resilience, advance equity and restore hope. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media.
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