AARP joins forces with Prisidio to launch secure online vault for seniors
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Sometimes the biggest challenges in life aren’t about what’s happening right now but about being prepared for what could come.
Families often find themselves scrambling for important papers, records, or details when they’re needed most.
Organizing this vital information can be time-consuming and overwhelming, which leads many people to put it off. A new partnership is aiming to change that by making security and preparedness easier than ever.
Florida-based startup Prisidio has partnered with AARP to provide a secure digital vault for members, giving them a way to store and share critical information with ease.
The cloud-based platform is designed to hold everything from wills and deeds to insurance policies, vaccination records, and marriage certificates.
Glenn Shimkus, Prisidio’s co-founder and CEO, said the vault is meant to be “home central” for life’s essential documents.
“In the world we live in today, it’s scattered everywhere,” Shimkus explained. “It’s physical. It’s digital. When we want to share it, we can’t.”
Through the partnership, AARP members can purchase discounted plans that make the service more accessible. The essentials plan costs $20 per year, while an unlimited plan is available for $95 annually instead of the usual $150.
The platform can be accessed by phone or computer, though most interactions happen through its mobile app. Members can upload copies of IDs, record valuables, or even create videos to document their family history and protect their legacy.
The partnership comes after AARP selected Prisidio in 2022 to join its AgeTech Collaborative, which connected the startup with mentorship and support to scale its services for older adults.
After successful trials with members, AARP formally launched the digital vault earlier this year and began broader marketing efforts in the summer.
Unlike many of AARP’s collaborations, this one comes directly from the organization itself, not through its for-profit subsidiaries. “They really believe this is a very important need for their membership,” Shimkus said.
Prisidio’s focus is on disaster preparation, caregiving, fraud prevention, and legacy protection. With more than 122 million Americans over age 50 and trillions of dollars set to be transferred to heirs in coming decades, the potential market is enormous.
Source: prisid.io / Instagram
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Shimkus pointed out that $70 billion in unclaimed assets sit with state governments and $2.1 trillion remains in forgotten 401(k)s, much of it due to poor documentation.
By offering a simple and secure way to organize critical records, the digital vault could help prevent wealth from being lost.
Since the AARP partnership began, Prisidio has seen user activity grow between 400% and 600%. The company expects to add thousands of members this year and more than double its user base by 2026.
Shimkus acknowledged the main challenge is overcoming inertia, since many people delay organizing their records.
“You can get started today. You can do it in short increments, in 10- or 15-minute increments, and more importantly, with everything you do, both you and your family are better off,” he said.
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Prisidio is still small, with 15 full-time employees, but it is expanding and plans to integrate artificial intelligence to make its platform more intuitive.
The startup has backing from celebrities like Donnie Wahlberg and Kyle Richards, and Chris Harrison, former host of The Bachelor, has joined as a chief advocate.
“The most important thing in my life is my family. I’m always searching for ways to best take care of them. Prisidio allows me to provide them with every important detail they might need in the case of a tragedy or just for day-to-day life,” Harrison said.
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Would you consider using a digital vault to keep your family’s most important information safe, or do you still prefer physical records? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.
Families often find themselves scrambling for important papers, records, or details when they’re needed most.
Organizing this vital information can be time-consuming and overwhelming, which leads many people to put it off. A new partnership is aiming to change that by making security and preparedness easier than ever.
Florida-based startup Prisidio has partnered with AARP to provide a secure digital vault for members, giving them a way to store and share critical information with ease.
The cloud-based platform is designed to hold everything from wills and deeds to insurance policies, vaccination records, and marriage certificates.
Glenn Shimkus, Prisidio’s co-founder and CEO, said the vault is meant to be “home central” for life’s essential documents.
“In the world we live in today, it’s scattered everywhere,” Shimkus explained. “It’s physical. It’s digital. When we want to share it, we can’t.”
Through the partnership, AARP members can purchase discounted plans that make the service more accessible. The essentials plan costs $20 per year, while an unlimited plan is available for $95 annually instead of the usual $150.
AARP joins forces with Prisidio to launch secure online vault for seniors. Image source: Markus Spiske / Unsplash
The platform can be accessed by phone or computer, though most interactions happen through its mobile app. Members can upload copies of IDs, record valuables, or even create videos to document their family history and protect their legacy.
The partnership comes after AARP selected Prisidio in 2022 to join its AgeTech Collaborative, which connected the startup with mentorship and support to scale its services for older adults.
After successful trials with members, AARP formally launched the digital vault earlier this year and began broader marketing efforts in the summer.
Unlike many of AARP’s collaborations, this one comes directly from the organization itself, not through its for-profit subsidiaries. “They really believe this is a very important need for their membership,” Shimkus said.
Prisidio’s focus is on disaster preparation, caregiving, fraud prevention, and legacy protection. With more than 122 million Americans over age 50 and trillions of dollars set to be transferred to heirs in coming decades, the potential market is enormous.
Source: prisid.io / Instagram
Also read: The FBI just revealed two words that signal you're being scammed—find out now!
Shimkus pointed out that $70 billion in unclaimed assets sit with state governments and $2.1 trillion remains in forgotten 401(k)s, much of it due to poor documentation.
By offering a simple and secure way to organize critical records, the digital vault could help prevent wealth from being lost.
Since the AARP partnership began, Prisidio has seen user activity grow between 400% and 600%. The company expects to add thousands of members this year and more than double its user base by 2026.
Shimkus acknowledged the main challenge is overcoming inertia, since many people delay organizing their records.
“You can get started today. You can do it in short increments, in 10- or 15-minute increments, and more importantly, with everything you do, both you and your family are better off,” he said.
Also read: A wave of tech issues could hit soon—are your devices on the list?
Prisidio is still small, with 15 full-time employees, but it is expanding and plans to integrate artificial intelligence to make its platform more intuitive.
The startup has backing from celebrities like Donnie Wahlberg and Kyle Richards, and Chris Harrison, former host of The Bachelor, has joined as a chief advocate.
“The most important thing in my life is my family. I’m always searching for ways to best take care of them. Prisidio allows me to provide them with every important detail they might need in the case of a tragedy or just for day-to-day life,” Harrison said.
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