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
Thu July 29 | – EDT
Open Tech Talks about Twitter
& Online
Do you have questions about Twitter? Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado
Thu July 29 | – EDT
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An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Thursday, repeating until 10/08/2021
Group Talk with a Verizon Volunteer
Online
A Verizon volunteer will engage in conversation with you about different types of devices and cybersecurity. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado
Fri July 30 | – EDT
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An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until 09/30/2021
Morning Stretch
Online
Start your day with a short morning stretch. Hosted by Senior Planet NYCSenior 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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