How can tech help Seniors maintain their independence for longer? How are they combatting loneliness? And what do longer life expectancies mean for their leisure time? This Generational Snapshot uses statistics and case studies from the US and UK to explore what later life looks like in 2016.

Peapod’s grocery delivery service may be favoured by young American urbanites, but its core market is senior citizens. With an inviting interface and reliable delivery, over-65s are turning to the service for locally-grown food and healthy ready meals. Can its model succeed in other ageing markets?

Almost 1.5 million over-65s struggle to get to a hospital and 630,000 have difficulty getting to a GP. Yet despite being eligible for a free bus pass, a third of UK seniors never use public transport. Gen Yers have adopted Uber and ride-shares, but what tools are seniors using to get around?

From decreased mobility to isolation, getting older is usually seen as a negative thing. Yet research from the Office for National Statistics suggests that the happiest age group among adults is 65 to 79. They’re more independent, more active, and even more self-assured.