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Elderly Empowerment

Seeking independence, seniors turn to workshops and clubs to stay connected

Implications - Taking their daily lives back into their own hands, seniors and retirees are turning to empowering workshops and organizations to stay both mentally and socially connected. Eliminating the need to reply on family members for support, aging consumers are taking the opportunity to learn new skills and connect with peers. This not only allows for a more engaging lifestyle, but also encourages a sense of independence.
Trend Themes
1. Elderly Education Programs - More programs and organizations are encouraging seniors to learn new skills and technology.
2. Intergenerational Learning - Programs that connect seniors with younger generations for educational purposes are on the rise.
3. Senior Empowerment Organizations - Organizations promoting fun, friendship, and freedom for seniors are becoming popular.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Innovative educational programs and organizations can spur disruptive innovation in senior education.
2. Technology - Opportunities exist within the tech industry to develop new products that can better serve the growing senior population.
3. Entertainment/fashion - Industries promoting fun and fashion for seniors can inspire new products and services within the aging population.
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6 Featured, 37 Examples:
161,114 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Nov 12 — Jan 15
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Featured Examples

Intergenerational Learning Programs
Intergenerational Learning Programs
The Learner Link Lets Seniors & Teens Learn From Each Other
The Learner Link is an innovative and intelligently designed program that helps senior citizens and high school-aged children to tap into each other’s unique wells of knowledge. Volunteer high... MORE
Senior Urban Art Workshops
Senior Urban Art Workshops
Lata 65 Allows Seniors to Learn Graffiti Techniques
Lata 65 (or 65 Graffiti Can) is an urban art workshop that happened as a result of a partnership between Wool Fest and the Coworklisboa, aimed for a very specific audience: the students were all 65... MORE
Elderly Wisdom Communities
Elderly Wisdom Communities
The National Eldership Gathering Celebrates Knowledge in Men Over 50
Men over 50 looking to take part in an organization that fosters a collaborative atmosphere and the sharing of wisdom should look into the National Eldership Gathering. This association fosters the... MORE
Senior-Themed Gaming Events
Senior-Themed Gaming Events
The Lebanon County Senior Games Are in Their 29th Year of Competition
With this summer’s temperatures at an all time high, the Lebanon County Senior Games were more popular than ever. The elderly-themed competition was held for the 29th year and encouraged... MORE
Female-Empowering Senior Organizations
Female-Empowering Senior Organizations
The Red Hat Society Reshapes the Way One Looks at Women
The Red Hat Society is an international organization that empowers women while aiming to reshape the way one perceives the aging female population. With chapters all around the world, the... MORE
Elderly-Educating Tech Programs
Elderly-Educating Tech Programs
Non Profit Organizations Urge Seniors to Learn About Social Media
With social media among seniors on the rise, Washington’s AARP Foundation has teamed up with nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services for their latest tech program. Launched in collaboration... MORE

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