Where can a senior citizen go online?
The Internet is full of helpful and useful information for all ages. For senior adults, the Internet offers many valuable resources for finding useful and vital services, learning new skills, and getting help with technology.
Below are some helpful sites we have found that are dedicated to helping senior citizens.
AARP
AARP is an organization dedicated to helping U.S. citizens over fifty. Their website provides health advice, financial calculators, lifestyle tips, job-finding and career resources, and travel advice. They even offer free video games, including classic Atari games such as Asteroids and Pong.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a site where you can search for senior citizen resources by city, state, or ZIP code. It lists services that help seniors with COVID-19, Alzheimer's disease, housing, insurance, transportation, and elder rights issues.
MyMoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is a U.S. government website that helps people of all ages, including senior citizens, educate themselves about modern financial matters. It provides tools like financial calculators, budget worksheets, and checklists for managing your money. It also offers advice about budgeting for major life events such as having children, paying for higher education, and getting married or divorced.
OATS
Short for Older Adults Technology Services, OATS is a great site that provides help and services related to technology for senior citizens and baby boomers. Its goal is to help people use computers and the Internet to stay connected, improve their lives, advance their careers, and bring about social change.
Computer Hope
Finally, our site, Computer Hope, is designed to help users of all ages learn more about computers, the Internet, and other related topics. Modern technology is constantly changing, affecting everyone's life daily, regardless of age, financial status, or location. At Computer Hope, our goal is to help everyone find answers to their questions about computers and technology, free of charge.