Seniors on the Net – No other technological advancement has had such far-reaching impact-professionally, politically, personally, and socially-as the ability to “go online.” In recent years, such phrases as, “I’ll send you an e-mail,” “Visit my home page,” and “I hate this computer,” have been uttered by millions of citizens of cyberspace.

Whether you’re sending e-mail from home or while traveling, reading a computer user newsletter to staying current with the technology, downloading software updates, or transmitting photographs of your grandchildren to a friend or family member anywhere in the world, the ability to communicate electronically is now an integral part of our global boomers and seniors communities today.

Communicating online is also a natural extension of all the communication skills learned throughout our lives. Most of us don’t have time to engage in telephone tag or to wade through layers of voicemail menus only to be placed on hold. Using e-mail and the Internet to obtain technical support, pay bills online, invest, read a computer user newsletter to learn new tricks and skills, shop for just about anything, and even renew automobile and voter registrations are a reality, thanks to the Internet. And we haven’t even scratched the surface!

E-mail also provides an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and distant family, and for grandparents to stay in contact and remain part of their grandchildren’s lives, no matter how far away they may reside—and all without incurring long-distance charges.

For today’s active and interactive boomers and seniors, learning how to use a computer and accessing the Internet is no longer the daunting challenge it presented only a few short years ago. In fact, asking for computer help for senior citizens and boomers, and learning to use a computer can be a lot of fun and the benefits are most significant. There are many resources in our local communities that can help you learn all about this new world of technology. Please refer to our resource list for training locations by town and department, check your local COA for information or ask your children or grand kids for help and get wired!

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