Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Southeast Michigan Suggests Basic Computer Lessons For Seniors

For those who have very limited to no knowledge about the computer, a family member, friend or caregiver may be needed to teach them. It takes time and patience to help an aging loved one learn computer skills, but it is also one way of showing that we value and care for them.

Society now realizes the benefits of the Internet and many communities have begun to offer computer-related activities for senior citizens. There are various free and paid trainings that are available in group and/or individual settings for those ages 50+. A computer savvy acquaintance may be able to help a senior search for such classes.

For those friends and family members who are going to be the teacher, there are some key things to consider. Make sure that the chair that the senior will be using to sit at the computer is comfortable and ergonomically suitable. Also, because a simple computer lesson can seem quite overwhelming, make sure that the time of the lesson is not too long. A thirty minute training is advisable to start until the senior becomes more comfortable and shows signs of being able to go for longer periods of time.

The most common uses of the Internet for seniors are instant Messenger Services and Social Networking sites.

Instant Messengers : Skype and AOL Instant Messenger are the two most popular, free service, chat providers that seniors may want to try. Skype offers video conferencing, which can be a most satisfying experience when a senior is able to see and talk live with their loved ones who are away from home.

Facebook is the most popular social networking site that brings family and friends together; enabling friends and family to share photos, chat online, play games, search old friends and more. What an exciting experience it can be for a senior to reconnect with old friends with whom they have lost contact throughout the years.

Other Basic Lessons May Cover the Following:

• . . . . . .Parts of the computer

• . . . . . .Getting started turning on and off the computer

• . . . . . .Basic windows navigation

• . . . . . .Basic typing lesson

• . . . . . .Using word processing software

• . . . . . .How to browse the Internet

• . . . . . .Accessing and composing an e-mail

Contact Senior Helpers to find out if our Caregivers can help your aging loved one with their computing needs.

Senior Helpers In Home Elder Care of Southeast Michigan Suggests Basic Computer Lessons For Seniors

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