Digital Essentials
for Caregiving
Sign up for a free, 6-week online course for caregivers age 60+ and recipients of care.
Starts Monday, August 9th. Register by Thursday, August 5th.
Have a technology question? Call the National Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495
Open from 9am – 5pm EDT, Monday – Friday
What is EBB?
The new Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a government program to help households struggling to pay for internet service. Aging Connected is helping seniors utilize this benefit.
Upcoming Events
Wed July 28 | – EDT
Smart Cities
Online / By Phone
Come learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) technology is being integrated into even the most essential functions of cities across the globe. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Wed July 28 | – EDT
Online
Come learn about Twitter’s important features as well as the social importance the service has gained over the last ten years and how you can access breaking news and important information even without signing up for a Twitter account. Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Wed July 28 | – EDT
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An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until 09/30/2021
Colorado Connects – Lunch & Learn
Online / By Phone
Join this virtual gathering to hear how the Lunch & Learn group is doing! Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado
Wed July 28 | – EDT
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An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Wednesday, repeating until 09/29/2021
Easy-to-follow Tai Chi
Online
Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise. Hosted by Senior Planet North CountrySenior Planet is a 2021 Webby Award Honoree!
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TODAY: “How you can help your aging parents from afar”
NBC News correspondent Vicky Nguyen interviews Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS & Senior Planet, about our virtual programs, help hotline, and more.
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The New York Times: “Remote Learning Isn’t Just for Kids”
In this New York Times article, Kerry Hannon reports on how the internet has empowered adult learners by providing new online tools to ramp up education and training.
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KSAT 12 News: “Senior Planet launches series of virtual Day of the Dead events”
Senior Planet San Antonio's weeklong event series for Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is featured in this video report.
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