Explore all things genealogy with Senior Planet from AARP. Use digital tools to learn about your family history and make meaningful digital scrapbooks. Join us for live lectures on Digital Genealogy Tools and Digital Scrapbooking, and read articles below. Questions? Call our Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495.

Upcoming Events

Free
Fri, February 13 EST
5:00PM EST / 4:00PM CST / 3:00PM MST / 2:00PM PST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Come learn about QR codes, augmented reality apps, and more!
Free
Mon, February 23 EST
10:30AM EST / 9:30AM CST / 8:30AM MST / 7:30AM PST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Come learn about QR codes, augmented reality apps, and more!
Free
Tue, February 24 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST

Digital Genealogy Tools

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Curious about your family's history? Fill in the gaps using digital genealogy resources!

Free Resources for Family History Research

Tech Tip Videos

Google Translate App on Android Devices

iPhone Camera: Translate Text

How to Scan Documents on iPhone

How to Scan Documents with Google Drive (Android)

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Take Your Next Step: Sponsored Athletes 2025 Wrap-Up

The 2025 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.
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Bruce Dunn, 83, Records Original Music Weekly

Bruce Dunn, 83, of the Blue Smoke Band, is on a mission to record older adults' original music with his "Heart to Harmony" project.
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Meet the Trainer – Tzuying Trentinaglia 

Tzuying teaches virtual programs in Mandarin and English and makes handmade birthday cards for friends and family.  
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Inspiring Story – Community Through Crafting

A crochet and fiber arts discussion group in Upstate New York becomes a tight-knit community of fun, learning and support.
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Meet the Center Manager: Jessie Hawthorn 

Meet Jessie Hawthorn, the new Center Manager of Senior Planet's walk-in center in Lowry, CO, and a passionate fan of education, Denver and live music.
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How To Stay Fit While Traveling

Is it possible to maintain healthy habits while on vacation? Sponsored Athlete Steven says "Yes!" – and shares helpful tips for older adults on the go.

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