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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

OMG! Where’s my phone!!!!???

Want to never lose your phone again? Read on to learn how to “hack” your smartphone….and unlock other exciting benefits.

Saturday, March 26, 2022

PJ, 68: Do Your Best, and Your Best Gets Better

Sponsored Athlete Paul “PJ” Gammarano, Sr., one of the oldest hockey players in NYC, is accomplishing his goals both on and off the ice.

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Axios: “Exclusive: The new AARP-backed social network for seniors”

OATS unveiled a new social media platform for older adults called Senior Planet Community. The social network’s approach is something of a return to the early days of online services, with message boards centered on topics such as gardening, fitness and photography.

Monday, March 14, 2022

McKnight’s Home Care: “Senior Planet Book Club fosters social connections”

The Senior Planet Book Club — a free, online group led by Senior Program Assistant Rebecca Altneu — is explored in this in-depth feature.

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Texas Metro News: “Texas Women’s Foundation Honors Seven Women At Its April 26th Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration”

Senior Planet in San Antonio Trainer Pat Jasso will be honored at this year’s Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Anabel Rivera’s Journey

Follow Anabel’s journey to a new world full of exciting and empowering possibilities…and to her crusade against loneliness.

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Staten Island Advance: “A 68-year-old ice hockey goalie? This S.I. ‘super senior’ and cancer survivor was named an AARP sponsored athlete”

Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Paul “PJ” Gammarano, Sr. spoke with the Staten Island Advance about his hockey-playing days — then and now — his battle with cancer, and inspiring a new generation of skaters.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Pat Jasso: Every Day is Women’s Day

With her active volunteer work in her San Antonio hometown, every day is Women’s Day for Senior Planet trainer Pat Jasso.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

MsFAITH!, 62: Walking the Walk

Sponsored Athlete Evon “MsFAITH!” Bennett shares her story of walking her way to fitness….and enjoying the journey.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

My Green Montgomery: “Online Programs Help Residents Lower Energy Costs”

Since 2020, Senior Planet in Montgomery has partnered with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to offer unique online programming that allows older adults to explore technology that can help lower their utility bills.

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Guo Nian Hao (过年好) – Happy (Lunar) New Year

Here’s an inside look at how to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Mattie: “We’re all learning.”

At 76, Connected NYCHA participant Mattie learned how to Zoom into a virtual birthday party. “Yesterday they told me to pat myself on the back!”

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Make Your Smartphone Smarter!

Make your smartphone smarter with these clever hacks to enhance your smartphone experience on an Android phone and an  iPhone.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

UTSA: “Researchers awarded over $1M to address technology disparities facing older adults”

As part of a $1.18 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), OATS from AARP and Senior Planet in San Antonio will help increase access to technology among San Antonio’s older adult population.

Friday, January 28, 2022

KMVT 11: “3G to 5G will leave millions of devices obsolete”

Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS & Senior Planet from AARP, discusses the shutdown of 3G networks and how older adults can prepare to upgrade their cell phones and communications devices.