JubileeTV

Older adults are not reluctant to embrace technology. They are reluctant to use technology that feels intrusive or wasn't designed with their priorities in mind. That is the starting point for a new guest post by Ashish D. Aggarwal, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of JubileeTV, an AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP startup participant. Drawing on nearly a decade of designing technology for older adults, he shares three principles for building AI that earns trust. The first is to treat privacy as a first design decision rather than a later feature, through explicit consent, minimal data collection, and transparent communication. The second is to build technology that disappears into daily life, which is why JubileeTV designed around the television, the most familiar device in the home. The third is to design for what older adults actually care about: independence, connection, and dignity. A 2025 AARP survey found that nearly six in ten adults aged 50 and older say technology still isn't built with their age or needs in mind. With more than 112 million Americans aged 50 and older, Dr. Aggarwal makes the case for designing with them front of mind. Read the full guest post here: https://lnkd.in/eNC7w87U #AgetechCollaborative #AARP #AgeTech #AI #ExpertInsights

Dr. Leana Wen M.D. M.Sc. wrote about caregiving technology for The Washington Post and thoughtfully explored what it actually takes to help families care for aging loved ones with dignity. She spent time with one of our customers, Dr. Andrew Barbash, MD who uses JubileeTV to stay connected with his father-in-law in assisted living. His words stuck with us: "Using this as a vehicle for establishing relationships is just enormous." And that's exactly the problem we're trying to solve. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be over 65. Already, 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, and nearly 30% are in the sandwich generation, raising kids and caring for parents at the same time. The need is only growing. We built JubileeTV on a simple belief that technology should meet people where they already are. For millions of older adults, that's the TV. Read the full Washington Post story at the link in comments.

CNET selected JubileeTV as a Top Streaming Device for 2025, and the only platform built specifically for older adults. Their hands-on review reinforces what we hear from families every day: simple TV helps caregiving run more smoothly. Link to the full review in the comments.

Loved seeing JubileeTV featured as a “must-have holiday gift for the entire family” in this CBS segment. As hosts Jessica Wills and Dawn McCarthy noted, it’s easy to overlook our aging parents and grandparents during the holidays simply because they can be so hard to shop for. JubileeTV is the perfect gift for families who want to stay connected this holiday season — and always. Watch the full segment at the link in comments.

1,200 miles. Dementia. And a daily 4:20pm phone call that kept mother and daughter connected. Yesterday, Business Insider featured our customer Heather Philbrick- Boynton's story, and it captures exactly why JubileeTV exists. When phone calls weren't enough anymore, Heather's son found JubileeTV. From 1,200+ miles away, Heather could watch her 83-year-old mom with dementia in real time, upload family photos to her TV, and see her light up with recognition. In Heather's words: "I'd upload photographs of our friends and relatives … and she'd look at the slideshow and reminisce. The photos would jog her memory." We've known from day one that families need better tools to care when they can’t be physically present. Stories like Heather's validate we're building something that matters.   Read the full story by Jane Ridley in Business Insider (link in comments).

“It’s been a game changer in keeping her happy and feeling like she has independence that she hasn’t had in a long time.” A daughter shared this about her mom—a 23-year Parkinson’s survivor living with dementia—who found connection and independence again through JubileeTV. “If you just make a positive impact on one person’s life, then you’ve made a difference in the world.” Stories like this remind me why we build... https://lnkd.in/gQBeiPpC

We talk a lot about longevity, but not enough about quality of life. I recently joined Frank Samson, CSA on the Boomers Today podcast to talk about how technology can help families care for their aging loved ones — not by replacing human connection, but by making it easier to stay close, even from afar. I’ve long admired Frank’s work spotlighting what it really means to age with dignity and purpose. Our conversation touched on so much — from the hidden strain caregivers carry to the small moments of joy that technology can bring back into daily life. At JubileeTV, that’s what we’re focused on: helping families feel more connected, supported, and at ease in the moments that matter most. Listen to our full conversation in the comments below.

Big week for the JubileeTV team! 🏆 First, Wirecutter featured JubileeTV as a top control system for aging in place. Now, we're honored to be recognized by Fast Company for Accessible Design innovation. This one's extra special. It validates our core belief that technology can serve both families and older adults, regardless of their tech comfort or cognitive abilities. Thank you Fast Company for championing accessible design. Here's to keeping families connected and seniors independent. #AccessibleDesign #Innovation #Caregiving #FCDesignAwards

✨ Big News! ✨ We’re honored that Wirecutter from The New York Times named JubileeTV the best universal remote for older adults aging in place.  Reviewer Adrienne Maxwell shared she was “impressed by the effective control, the clean onscreen TV interface, and the thorough remote.”  Thank you, NYT Wirecutter, for recognizing how we’re reimagining the most familiar screen in the home — transforming the TV into a caregiving hub that brings connection, peace of mind, joy, and independence to families everywhere.