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And the volume and breadth of discussions we have curated since 2014 is quite unparelleled. With typical ages of our explorers ranging from 70 – 95 years old, these discussions represent the opinions of a demographic that is hard to reach. Being able to listen in while older adults talk about topics they care deeply about, and products they wish existed, is a great way to do that. We often meet young product developers who want to develop products for older adults, and wish they had a good way to immerse themselves in the world as older adults see it. These discussions are expecially relevant to people engaged in developing new products for older adults. Often we talk about unmet needs, flaws in existing products, and important products we wish someone would develop for older adults like us. We have synthesized what we have learned into a series of “Exploration Syntheses”, where we summarize the results from multiple discussions on a topic, and share actionable insights that have emerged from the discussions. If you are an older adult, or friend of an older adult, you may find these topics interesting too. Often we tackle questions to which the older adult discussion participants want answers, and talk about ways individuals have solved challenges or needs they have experienced. Interested in What We Learned? For older adults, & their families We audio-recorded most of these discussions, and they form a rich archive of “what older adults think about various topics”, and what actually matters to them - which is often very different to portrayals in the media. compare notes about gadgets they like to use.critique specific products brainstorm solutions to some of the challenges of aging and.

Since 2014, various Longevity Explorers circles of older adults have been meeting regularly to: Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall while a group of older adults discussed a product or problem you care about? Now you can.