The use of digital medical service tools among older adults saw a significant increase in the past year, according to the AARP’s 2026 Tech Trends and Adults 50-Plus report, released Dec. 8, 2025. While only 35% of those over the age of 50 reported using services like GoodRX, LifeAlert or digital health records in 2024, this proportion jumped to 46% in 2025. 
 
The study's authors also noted that, of the 27% of adults age 50-plus who provided unpaid care to a friend or family member in 2025, approximately half utilized one or more digital health care tools in their efforts.  
 
The most used piece of caregiver technology in 2025 was telemedicine, with 29% of caregivers currently using the tool and 27% reporting that they were interested in it. Location detectors, motion sense, remote patient monitors, emergency response systems, scheduling assistants and daily activity trackers were also used throughout the year.  
 
Among the least used caregiving tools listed in the report were AI health bots, automatic medication dispensers and online support groups. Less than 10% of respondents reported using these tools, while over 60% said they weren’t interested. 
 
To view the AARP study, visit https://bit.ly/3Kr3wny.