Empowering Seniors: Florence Sylvester Senior Center’s Technology Help Lab
In today’s digital age, mastering technology can be a gateway to enhanced communication, increased independence, and endless learning opportunities. Recognizing the importance of tech-savviness for seniors, the Florence Sylvester Senior Center, in partnership with Age Well, has launched a Technology Help Lab specifically designed for seniors. This initiative offers tailored tech assistance that empowers seniors to navigate the digital world with confidence.
Comprehensive Tech Support Sessions
The Technology Help Lab provides three distinct support sessions each catering to different needs and devices, ensuring that all seniors can find help that resonates with their tech challenges:
- Drop-In Tech Help:
- When: Second Friday of every month, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Sponsor: MemorialCare Medical Group with Jose Juarez
- Details: A welcoming, open session where seniors can get assistance with any device they own. From smartphones to tablets, all devices are welcome.
- iPhone/iPad Clinic:
- When: Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Reservation required)
- Instructor: Don Truhill
- Focus: Exclusively for Apple products, this clinic helps seniors master their iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches, enhancing their user experience and ensuring they make the most out of their Apple devices.
- Smartphone & Laptop Assistance:
- When: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. (Reservation required)
- Instructor: Ken Samantha of Humana
- Details: Focused on Android phones, PC laptops, and Microsoft applications, this session is perfect for seniors seeking to understand more about their non-Apple devices and software.
Why Attend Tech Help Labs?
The Technology Help Labs are more than just troubleshooting sessions; they are interactive learning experiences that help seniors:
- Stay Connected: Understanding technology helps seniors keep in touch with family and friends, join online communities, and access new forms of entertainment.
- Enhance Safety: Tech-savviness can increase personal safety through apps and features like medical alerts, location sharing, and emergency services.
- Foster Independence: From online shopping and digital banking to telehealth services, technology can help seniors maintain their independence.
Join Us at Florence Sylvester Senior Center
We invite all seniors to take advantage of these free sessions designed to boost confidence in using technology. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your tech skills, our Technology Help Lab is here to assist you. Don’t let technology intimidate you—let it empower you!
For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Florence Sylvester Senior Center. Embrace technology and make it a valuable part of your life with the help of our dedicated tech support team!
