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AgeTech Readiness Profile · Peritus & Company
Before You Begin
This two-phase profile first measures your technology comfort level, then evaluates your readiness across key AgeTech categories — so every recommendation matches exactly where you are today.
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AgeTech Readiness Profile
How Ready Are You for the Technology of Aging?
A two-phase assessment that first measures your technology comfort level — then matches you with the right AgeTech tools for your life stage and goals.
~12 minutes
2 phases · 28 questions
Personalized recommendations
100% private
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Phase 1 — Technology Comfort Assessment
These questions measure your current comfort and confidence with everyday technology. There are no right or wrong answers — be honest about where you are today. Your comfort score shapes every recommendation.
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Your Age Range
Helps calibrate recommendations to your life stage. Select one.
Background
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Devices & Basic Use
1 = Very uncomfortable / can't do this · 5 = Very comfortable / do this easily
Comfort 1
Using a touchscreen — tapping, swiping, pinching to zoom — on a smartphone or tablet
Touchscreen proficiency is the most foundational digital skill for older adults, underpinning access to health apps, telehealth, and communication. (AARP Tech Trends, 2025)
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
Comfort 2
Making and receiving video calls (FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet) on a phone, tablet, or computer
Video calling is now a primary healthcare delivery channel — Medicare-covered telehealth requires basic video competency. (NIH/NIA, 2023)
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
Comfort 3
Downloading or updating an app on a smartphone or tablet
App installation is required for most AgeTech tools — health monitors, medication apps, patient portals, and safety devices all require this skill.
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
Comfort 4
Logging into websites or apps securely — entering a username and password, or using a fingerprint or face recognition
Secure login is the gateway to online health portals, banking, and digital services — and the most common point of vulnerability for elder fraud. (FTC, 2024)
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
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Connectivity & Home Network
1 = Very uncomfortable / can't do this · 5 = Very comfortable / do this easily
Comfort 5
Connecting a device to your home Wi-Fi — finding the network, entering the password, and confirming the connection
Wi-Fi connectivity is required by virtually every AgeTech device — smart speakers, health monitors, fall detectors, and telehealth systems all depend on a reliable home network.
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
Comfort 6
If your internet stops working, how comfortable are you troubleshooting it — restarting your router, checking cables, or calling your provider?
Internet outages simultaneously disable medical alert systems, remote monitoring, and emergency communication. Troubleshooting confidence is a safety skill, not just a convenience. (JMIR Aging, 2024)
Very uncomfortableVery comfortable
Comfort 7
Do you have a trusted person — family member, friend, or tech support service — you can call when technology isn't working, and are you confident in their ability to help?
A reliable tech support person is one of the strongest predictors of continued technology adoption in older adults, regardless of personal skill level. (JMIR Aging, 2024)
No support availableStrong, reliable support
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Voice Assistants & Smart Home
1 = Never tried / not comfortable · 5 = Use daily with confidence
Comfort 8
Using voice commands — asking Siri, Alexa, or Google to answer questions, set reminders, play music, or call someone
Voice interfaces are the most accessible AgeTech input method for seniors with arthritis, vision challenges, or limited dexterity — and increasingly integrated with health monitoring systems. (NIH, 2024)
Never triedUse daily with ease
Comfort 9
Smart home devices — smart lights, smart thermostats, video doorbells, or connected security cameras — how comfortable are you using or setting up such devices?
Smart home devices are the core infrastructure of aging-in-place technology. The 2025 AARP Tech Trends report found 33% of older adults use smart home security devices, with adoption growing fastest among ages 70+.
Not comfortableVery confident
Comfort 10
Wearable technology — smartwatch, fitness tracker, or medical alert wristband — how comfortable are you wearing a device that monitors your health or location?
Wearables are the fastest-growing AgeTech category — tracking falls, heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep. Comfort wearing them is the primary adoption barrier. (IEEE AgeTech, 2026)
Would not wear oneUse daily confidently
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Online Safety & Digital Health
1 = Not confident at all · 5 = Very confident
Comfort 11
Online security — recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious links, and keeping personal information private online
Older adults lose over $3.4 billion annually to online fraud. Digital security awareness is a core safety skill for anyone using AgeTech or online health services. (FTC Elder Fraud Report, 2024)
Not confidentVery confident
Comfort 12
Using an online patient health portal — such as MyChart or MyMedicare.gov — to view records, test results, or request prescription refills
Active patient portal use correlates with better medication adherence, fewer unnecessary ER visits, and faster specialist access. Telehealth expansion has made portal literacy a clinical competency. (NIH, 2023)
Never used a portalUse confidently
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Emerging Technology Attitudes
1 = Very reluctant · 5 = Very open and interested
Comfort 13
How open are you to using AI tools — such as an AI health companion, AI assistant that answers medical questions, or AI that monitors your daily routine for concerning changes?
AI-powered health monitoring is projected to become the dominant AgeTech category by 2027. Generative AI use among adults 50+ doubled from 9% to 18% between 2023 and 2024. (AARP Tech Trends, 2025)
Not open to AI toolsVery open and interested
Comfort 14
Overall, how would you describe your general attitude toward learning and trying new technology?
Technology attitude — not just current skill level — is the strongest predictor of long-term digital inclusion and AgeTech adoption among older adults. (PMC / JMIR Aging, 2024)
Avoid new technologyEmbrace new technology
Your Personalized AgeTech Profile
Your technology comfort score and AgeTech priorities have been analyzed. Below is a personalized roadmap tailored to where you are today and where technology can take you.
⚠️ Important Reminder: These recommendations are educational and based on self-reported answers. They do not constitute medical, legal, financial, or professional technology advice. Always consult qualified professionals before making health, legal, or financial decisions. Completing this profile does not create any client relationship with Peritus & Company, Inc.
Disclaimer: This AgeTech Readiness Profile is an educational resource provided by Peritus & Company, Inc. for informational purposes only. Product references are illustrative examples only, not endorsements. Results are based on self-reported data and do not constitute professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Use of this tool does not create a consultant-client relationship.
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