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Senior Planet

In partnership with the University of Maryland Extension, we teach from Senior Planet curriculum. This offering is a flagship program of the national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP. They have designed several workshops, lectures, and courses adaptable to the goals and ambitions of participants They have a diverse array of subjects with accompanying instruction materials, from creating an email account to understanding AI.

Senior Planet programs are designed around five impact areas: financial security, social engagement, creative expression, health and wellness, and civic participation. These areas represent opportunities in the lives of older adults where technology can have a transformative effect. The programming invites participants to learn through technology and leverage it to do the things that matter to them.

Senior Planet also offers resources and free online classes in technology. They also offer wellness classes such as chair yoga, meditation, and strength and stability. They embrace all that comes with being an older adult in the world today and strive to deliver news and perspectives that connects communities and challenges preconceived notions about aging. Every week on seniorplanet.org, they provide original and engaging articles on topics relating to life as an older adult such as healthy aging, avoiding scams, meeting people online, saving for retirement, and sex and relationships.

Email jack@carrolltechcouncil.org or call 443-244-1262 to ask about a Senior Planet class near you, or to have us at a location near you.