No car? No problem. Technology makes distance feel smaller.
Your Tech Toolkit:
GrandPad : A senior-friendly tablet with oversized icons for video calls, photo sharing, and curated hobby groups (from watercolor art to WWII history). YouTube Tutorials : Search “Tech for Seniors” for step-by-step guides on everything from setting up WhatsApp to streaming nature cams. Local Libraries : Many offer free “Tech Tuesdays” where teens help seniors navigate apps (and vice versa—Marjorie taught her helper archeology basics!).
coffee, playing with pets, or just checking in on one another."
For Marjorie, confidence grew with each click. After mastering video calls, she downloaded MeetUp and stumbled on a group for amateur botanists. Now, she trades gardening tips with a retired teacher in Norway. “We’ve never met, but she sent me poppy seeds for my patio,” she says. Dr. Noelle Nelson, author of The Longevity Secret , suggests a brainstorm: "Besides volunteering, ask yourself, what do you enjoy doing? Is it playing a sport or trivia games, going to the theater, reading books, attending concerts? Whatever your interests, there are people who love some of the same things you do."
"Use technology creatively to expand [your] horizons,” Gamburd says. “One
of our residents, who is an avid birdwatcher, joined an online community of bird enthusiasts.
Together, they share sightings and even host virtual birdwatching walks using live-streamed nature cams. This virtual community became her social lifeline, sparking new friendships and giving her a way to share her passion."
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