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.
This video series was created with support from the CDC Foundation. Topics include: Online Safety, Facebook Groups, Your Health Online, Food & Grocery Delivery, and Internet of Things for Health & Home. Watch the first video below, and click here to explore the full playlist.
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 resources, visit aarp.org/caregiving.
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.
These short videos show how tech can help with important tasks: shopping online for essentials, booking car rides to an appointment, scanning or signing important documents using your phone, and much more.
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.
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