Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults: Going It Solo program hosted by Resources for Seniors

Resources for Seniors is a wonderful multi-faceted organization in Wake county that educates, enables and empowers seniors to live independently, while also providing resources when living at home is not an option anymore.

So, its a privilege to be leading a class on how new technologies and tools can support an active senior. This is a FREE class...

Please email me at sdas@abc-seniors.com if you'd like information about this specific class, or to learn more about the entire Going It Solo program that Susan McGuire with Resources for Seniors is hosting!

Going It Solo
January– April 2015
Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults

Pre-registration is requested for classes so that instructors may be prepared with the appropriate number of handouts and give-a-ways. These classes are co-sponsored by Resources for Seniors and are offered at no cost.

Living alone can be challenging and knowing the right resources and information can help improvement ones day to day living. The Going It Solo workshops meet bi-weekly focusing on the many practical facets to living alone as a result of living single, loss of a significant other (either to death, illness or advanced care), estrangement, separation, or divorce. These workshops will include a variety of activities, group discussions, written exercises, visual materials, handouts, and giveaways. The topics will include financial and legal responsibilities, budgeting, safety; car and home maintenance; medical insurance; social engagement; emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.

 

Jan 14 – Apr 22 2nd & 4th Wed 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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Do you have an iPhone, Tablet or Fitbit? This workshop will cover some of the new or evolving technologies that are designed to enhance your life. These may include iPhones, iPads, Tablets, cellphone health monitors (Fitbits, Polar Loops), home health monitoring systems, medication reminders, security systems, mobile chairs/scooters, robotic vacuums, and other devices for security and safety. Do these technologies help you live more independently? Is investing in a new gadget right for you?