Prior findings demonstrated positive impacts of PPs on management of chronic conditions, adherence to treatment, and patient-provider communication. Currently, PP adoption rates vary depending on care organizations, but the overall nationwide adoption rate has been low (26.8%). A lack of PP use among older adults has been addressed as a particular concern. Based on 2014 national survey data, however, when only online users were considered, the proportion of PP use in older adults was similar to other age groups (≥18 yrs, 32.2%; 50-64, 34.1%; ≥65, 29.8%). In a 2015 SeniorNet34 member survey (N=553; mean age, 73.6 yrs), 60.6% (n=327) reported having at least one PP account. These findings indicate an excellent potential for using PPs for the care of older adults (AHRQ's priority population36). Many older adults, however, are not technologically savvy and need additional support. Currently, most older adults receive little or no PP training support from their providers. This is a critical gap in the nation's health IT initiative because without appropriate support, older adults will not be able to use this robust health tool, missing an important opportunity to improve their health-related outcomes.