Senior Planet is excited to support and provide resources for older adult caregivers and recipients of care to help navigate and understand the digital world. The free classes and videos below demonstrate how digital tools and platforms make everyday tasks easier and can be used to improve physical and mental well-being.

Live Classes   ·   Digital Essentials   ·   Google Calendar Demo   ·   Tech Tip Videos   ·   Podcast   ·  Articles   ·   Connect

Upcoming Online Classes

Free
Mon, February 2 EST
11:00AM EST / 10:00AM CST / 9:00AM MST / 8:00AM PST

Intro to Sleep Technologies

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Learn about devices and apps that can help you get more Zzz's
Free
Mon, February 2 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST

Mindfulness Apps

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Plug in to these apps to help you unplug from everything else!
Free senior woman using smartphone sitting on bed at home in evening
Mon, February 2 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Getting Started with Insight Timer Demo

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Interested in meditation? Learn about the app's meditative sleep aids and how to connect with others who have similar goals in the Insight Timer Community!
Free
Mon, February 2 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Passwords, Passkeys, and More

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Tired of resetting your password all the time? Join this lecture to discover password alternatives and different ways to manage your passwords.

Video Playlist: Digital Essentials for Caregivers

This video series was created with support from the CDC Foundation. Click the playlist icon in the top right corner of the frame to navigate to a specific video. Topics include: Online Safety, Facebook Groups, Your Health Online, Food & Grocery Delivery, and Internet of Things for Health & Home.

Questions? Call our dedicated help hotline: 888-713-3495

On-Demand Tech Demo: Google Calendar

Take a deeper dive into the popular scheduling service, Google Calendar. During this 10-minute lesson, Technology Trainer Cesar explores features like making appointments, scheduling reminders, and sharing events with others.

Sign Up for the Google Calendar Demo

Tech Tip Videos

How to Download an App (Android)

How to Download an App (iOS)

How to Add Medications in the iPhone Health App

How to Shop on Amazon Using the App

Playlist: Sharing Your Location

How to Scan a QR Code

How to Leave a FaceTime Video Message on iPhone

How to Scan Documents with Notes App on iPhone

How to Sign and Edit Documents with an iPhone

Playlist: Using an Apple AirTag

How to Adjust Alexa Recording Settings

How to Reset Your Facebook Password

Senior Planet Podcast: Aging Rewired

S2 E3: Aging and Caregiving

Guest: Amy Goyer, AARP National Family and Caregiving Expert

 

In this episode, we’re discussing how technology can provide some much needed support for older adult caregivers. Joining us in the studio is Amy Goyer, AARP National Family and Caregiving Expert. We’ll also hear from one participant in Senior Planet’s Open Mic, about how this virtual musical gathering is helping her stay connected while she takes care of her mother full-time.

To join the AARP Family Caregivers Discussion Group, read Amy’s writing, and gain access to many more resource, visit aarp.org/caregiving.

 

S2 E3.5: Aging and Caregiving Part II – Listener Questions

Guest: Amy Goyer, AARP National Family and Caregiving Expert

 

In this bonus episode of Aging Rewired, AARP National Family and Caregiving Expert Amy Goyer answers pressing questions from listeners. Topics covered include finding the right adult daycare, preparing for the financial burden of caregiving, what questions to ask when hiring a paid caregiver, and more.

Articles for Caregivers

Senior Planet News

Meet the Panelists of Senior Planet’s Caregiving Panel 

For National Caregiving Month, Senior Planet will host a informative and insightful Zoom panel discussion on Friday, November 14 at 2pm ET. 
Sad senior woman caregiver holding hands with husband in bed
Sex & Relationships

Ask Joan: Lonely Caregiver

Joan Price, Senior Planet's Sex Columnist, counsels a caregiver missing intimacy with her spouse and her guilt about seeking alternatives.
En Español

Establecer conexiones con otros cuidadores

Cuidar de personas es una tarea exigente, y con frecuencia, conlleva aislamiento social para muchos que lo hacen. Estas son algunas maneras en las que los cuidadores pueden lidiar con los desafíos.
Life & Culture

Get Social with Fellow Caregivers

Caregiving is a demanding, and often socially isolating, necessity for many people. Here are ways caregivers can cope with the challenges. 

Meet Fellow Caregivers on Senior Planet Community

Join the “Caregivers Assemble” group to share your experiences, ask questions, and exchange tips with fellow caregivers. Together, let’s navigate the challenges and joys of caregiving.

Click Here to Join