News Stories Archive - Senior Planet from AARP Aging With Attitude Wed, 29 May 2024 13:41:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-SYMBOL_RGB_RED-32x32.png News Stories Archive - Senior Planet from AARP 32 32 Let’s Celebrate World Photography Week! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2023/08/03/articles-photo-week-promo/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:54:57 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=154025 Photo lovers unite! Photography week is coming!

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]]> Senior Planet Community Turns One! 🎉 https://seniorplanet.org/news/2023/03/29/articles-spc-turns-one/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2023/03/29/articles-spc-turns-one/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:45:40 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=144193 Happy First Anniversary, Senior Planet Community! Join the party of more than 5,600 SPC users and make new friends, share ideas, and age with attitude on Senior Planet Community!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2023/03/29/articles-spc-turns-one/feed/ 0 The Washington Post: “Americans over 50 are doing extreme sports their grandparents never imagined” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2023/02/22/the-washington-post-americans-over-50-are-doing-extreme-sports-their-grandparents-never-imagined/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:16:27 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=144178 OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber and a selection of 2022 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes spoke about how older adults are redefining what it means to be an athlete.

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]]> A Year in Review: 2022 https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/12/21/a-year-in-review-2022/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/12/21/a-year-in-review-2022/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:17:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=138641 Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, shares some favorite moments, and highlights some accomplishments in 2022.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/12/21/a-year-in-review-2022/feed/ 7 Help Double Senior Planet’s Impact! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/23/help-double-senior-planets-impact/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:05 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=137663 Support your peers this Giving Tuesday.

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]]> Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2023! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/15/call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2023/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/15/call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2023/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:00:59 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=137421 Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/15/call-for-entries-senior-planet-sponsored-athlete-2023/feed/ 2 How to Navigate Difficult Conversations https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/09/how-to-navigate-difficult-conversations/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/09/how-to-navigate-difficult-conversations/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:38:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=136678 Does the thought of navigating difficult conversations around politics make you cringe? Learn about a webinar to help you at Thanksgiving.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/11/09/how-to-navigate-difficult-conversations/feed/ 0 El Diario: “Capacitación en sistemas y tecnología impactan a minorías de la tercera edad en NYC” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/10/09/el-diario-capacitacion-en-sistemas-y-tecnologia-impactan-a-minorias-de-la-tercera-edad-en-nyc/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:37:25 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142910 Un reporte revela impactantes resultados sociales en abuelitos de la Gran Manzana, muchos de ellos latinos, que se lanzan al reto de aprender computación.

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]]> NYN Media: “Report: Tech training helps older adults better connect with friends and family” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/10/06/nyn-media-report-tech-training-helps-older-adults-better-connect-with-friends-and-family/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:03:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142938 The “Fly like an eagle: Measuring Transformational Social Outcome Among Seniors” report shows how the impacts and benefits technology has on older adults living in isolation.

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]]> PIX 11 News: “Free technology classes offered for older New Yorkers” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/10/04/pix-11-news-free-technology-classes-offered-for-older-new-yorkers/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:03:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142781 Reporter Monica Morales visited the Senior Planet center in Chelsea for the launch of the Fly Like an Eagle report.

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]]> ¡Todos los centros de Senior Planet ya están abiertos! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/todos-los-centros-de-senior-planet-ya-estan-abiertos/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/todos-los-centros-de-senior-planet-ya-estan-abiertos/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:00:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=136521 Todos los centros de Senior Planet vuelven a abrir para cursos en persona, clases y socialización. ¡Han pasado más de dos años y los hemos extrañado!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/todos-los-centros-de-senior-planet-ya-estan-abiertos/feed/ 3 All Senior Planet Centers Now Open! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/more-senior-planet-centers-re-open/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/more-senior-planet-centers-re-open/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:55:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=133252 All Senior Planet Centers re-open for in-person classes, lectures and socializing. It's been more than two years and we've missed you!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/09/21/more-senior-planet-centers-re-open/feed/ 14 Santa Barbara Independent: “Santa Barbara’s Sally Saenger Has a Lifelong Passion for Fitness” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/08/25/santa-barbara-independent-santa-barbaras-sally-saenger-has-a-lifelong-passion-for-fitness/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:46:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142773 66-year-old competitive surfer Sally Saenger discusses what it means to be a Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete and fitness trainer in this interview with the Santa Barbara Independent.

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]]> KSAT 12 News: “These digital literacy classes can help older adults connect to people, resources” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/08/22/ksat-12-news-these-digital-literacy-classes-can-help-older-adults-connect-to-people-resources/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:22:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=132414 Senior Planet in San Antonio and AARP San Antonio discuss upcoming free digital literacy classes for older adults in this interview for SA Live.

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]]> Press Republican: “Local libraries helping seniors jump the digital divide” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/08/03/press-republican-local-libraries-helping-seniors-jump-the-digital-divide/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:47:42 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142774 Art and Norma Menard, who teach Senior Planet classes at their local library through the Senior Planet licensing program, are featured in the article for creating meaningful change in their community.

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]]> Senior Planet in Colorado Reopens! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/13/senior-planet-colorado-reopens/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/13/senior-planet-colorado-reopens/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:27:57 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=129487 It's been over two years, and we missed seeing faces in person at the Senior Planet Center in Denver, Colorado - but we're back! 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/13/senior-planet-colorado-reopens/feed/ 2 Chinta, Revisited: “I’ve reached another level…” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/09/chinta-revisited-ive-reached-another-level/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/09/chinta-revisited-ive-reached-another-level/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:49:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=129461 We revisit our conversation with Connected NYCHA member, Chinta, nearly two years later to see how her experience online has evolved.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/07/09/chinta-revisited-ive-reached-another-level/feed/ 1 Five Things to Know about the Affordable Connectivity Program https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/29/five-things-to-know-about-the-affordable-connectivity-program/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/29/five-things-to-know-about-the-affordable-connectivity-program/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:51:40 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=128209 Test your knowledge about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and see if you are eligible to take advantage of this new program.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/29/five-things-to-know-about-the-affordable-connectivity-program/feed/ 6 Happy Anniversary, Senior Planet in Montgomery County! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/15/happy-anniversary-senior-planet-montgomery/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/15/happy-anniversary-senior-planet-montgomery/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:14:40 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=127329 Senior Planet in Montgomery County marks its 6th anniversary! Learn more about what it does for seniors in Maryland's Montgomery County...and about the celebration.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/15/happy-anniversary-senior-planet-montgomery/feed/ 1 Senior Planet Has Pride! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/senior-planet-has-pride/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/senior-planet-has-pride/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:38:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=127042 It's Pride Month! Come celebrate with us - with a discussion group, an author's talk, and a Pride party!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/senior-planet-has-pride/feed/ 0 Two Senior Planet Centers Reopen! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/two-planet-centers-reopen/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/two-planet-centers-reopen/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:09:42 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=127081 Good news! Two Senior Planet walk-in Centers, in New York City, NY and Palo Alto, CA, are open and ready for you to visit.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/06/08/two-planet-centers-reopen/feed/ 6 The Senior Planet Community: 2,022 users for 2022 https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/18/the-senior-planet-community-2022-users-for-2022/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/18/the-senior-planet-community-2022-users-for-2022/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 10:49:50 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=125999 The Senior Planet Community marks an important milestone. Learn more...and join us!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/18/the-senior-planet-community-2022-users-for-2022/feed/ 2 Your Wish of a Lifetime – Granted https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/11/a-chance-to-have-your-wish-granted/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/11/a-chance-to-have-your-wish-granted/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=124614 Hey, Seniors! Ever wanted to go sky diving, or visit someone far away - but didn't have the cash? Here's a way to have your wish granted!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/05/11/a-chance-to-have-your-wish-granted/feed/ 1 Carolyn, 73: Adventure is Out There https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/30/carolyn-73-adventure-is-out-there/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/30/carolyn-73-adventure-is-out-there/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:00:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=124493 Sponsored Athlete Carolyn Hartfield shares her story of transformation from city girl to outdoor enthusiast; join her on a virtual hike May 18!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/30/carolyn-73-adventure-is-out-there/feed/ 9 Meet the Panelists – Creative Expression for Civic Engagement https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/27/meet-our-panelists-creative-expression-for-civic-engagement/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:10:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=124714 Meet the panelists and moderator for Senior Planet's upcoming visual artist panel on May 10.

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]]> A Senior Planet Milestone! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/20/a-senior-planet-milestone/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/20/a-senior-planet-milestone/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:56:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=122981 Senior Planet reaches a major milestone - and invites you to be a part of it.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/20/a-senior-planet-milestone/feed/ 2 Sally, 66: Making Waves https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/16/sally-66-making-waves/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/16/sally-66-making-waves/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:13:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=124025 Sponsored Athlete and competitive surfer Sally Saenger is defying stereotypes about aging and aquatics.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/16/sally-66-making-waves/feed/ 16 Meet the Author: Vaseem Khan https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/13/meet-the-author-vaseem-khan/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/13/meet-the-author-vaseem-khan/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:12:42 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=123345 The Senior Planet Book Club hosts a special discussion of its current book, The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra, with author Vaseem Khan!  

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/13/meet-the-author-vaseem-khan/feed/ 0 Connected NYCHA: Meet The Trainer – Eva Pacheco Perez https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/09/connected-nycha-meet-the-trainer-eva-perez/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/09/connected-nycha-meet-the-trainer-eva-perez/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:30:38 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=122740 Trainer Eva Perez talks about the benefits of virtual learning and the satisfaction of helping empower people through technology.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/09/connected-nycha-meet-the-trainer-eva-perez/feed/ 6 Keo, 85: Barbells and “Brio” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/02/keo-85-barbells-and-brio/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/02/keo-85-barbells-and-brio/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:26:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=122211 Sponsored Athlete, octogenarian, and weightlifter Keo Capestany is on a mission to prove that strength doesn't have to disappear with age.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/04/02/keo-85-barbells-and-brio/feed/ 19 OMG! Where’s my phone!!!!??? https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/30/omg-wheres-my-phone/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/30/omg-wheres-my-phone/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:13:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=122052 Want to never lose your phone again? Read on to learn how to "hack" your smartphone....and unlock other exciting benefits.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/30/omg-wheres-my-phone/feed/ 0 PJ, 68: Do Your Best, and Your Best Gets Better https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/26/pj-68-do-your-best-and-your-best-gets-better/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/26/pj-68-do-your-best-and-your-best-gets-better/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:50:50 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121991 Sponsored Athlete Paul "PJ" Gammarano, Sr., one of the oldest hockey players in NYC, is accomplishing his goals both on and off the ice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/26/pj-68-do-your-best-and-your-best-gets-better/feed/ 3 Axios: “Exclusive: The new AARP-backed social network for seniors” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/23/axios-exclusive-the-new-aarp-backed-social-network-for-seniors/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:44:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=142922 OATS unveiled a new social media platform for older adults called Senior Planet Community. The social network's approach is something of a return to the early days of online services, with message boards centered on topics such as gardening, fitness and photography.

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]]> McKnight’s Home Care: “Senior Planet Book Club fosters social connections” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/14/mcknights-home-care-senior-planet-book-club-fosters-social-connections/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:14:37 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121774 The Senior Planet Book Club — a free, online group led by Senior Program Assistant Rebecca Altneu — is explored in this in-depth feature.

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]]> Texas Metro News: “Texas Women’s Foundation Honors Seven Women At Its April 26th Leadership Forum And Awards Celebration” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/13/texas-metro-news-texas-womens-foundation-honors-seven-women-at-its-april-26th-leadership-forum-and-awards-celebration/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:42:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121733 Senior Planet in San Antonio Trainer Pat Jasso will be honored at this year's Texas Women's Foundation Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration.

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]]> Anabel Rivera’s Journey https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/12/anabel-riveras-journey/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/12/anabel-riveras-journey/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:11:56 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121384 Follow Anabel's journey to a new world full of exciting and empowering possibilities...and to her crusade against loneliness.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/12/anabel-riveras-journey/feed/ 5 Staten Island Advance: “A 68-year-old ice hockey goalie? This S.I. ‘super senior’ and cancer survivor was named an AARP sponsored athlete” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/10/staten-island-advance-a-68-year-old-ice-hockey-goalie-this-s-i-super-senior-and-cancer-survivor-was-named-an-aarp-sponsored-athlete/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:59:42 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121763 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Paul "PJ" Gammarano, Sr. spoke with the Staten Island Advance about his hockey-playing days — then and now — his battle with cancer, and inspiring a new generation of skaters.

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]]> Pat Jasso: Every Day is Women’s Day https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/09/pat-jasso-every-day-is-womens-day/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/09/pat-jasso-every-day-is-womens-day/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:08:41 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121512 With her active volunteer work in her San Antonio hometown, every day is Women's Day for Senior Planet trainer Pat Jasso.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/09/pat-jasso-every-day-is-womens-day/feed/ 2 MsFAITH!, 62: Walking the Walk https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/05/msfaith-62-walking-the-walk/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/05/msfaith-62-walking-the-walk/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:41:54 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121062 Sponsored Athlete Evon "MsFAITH!" Bennett shares her story of walking her way to fitness....and enjoying the journey.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/05/msfaith-62-walking-the-walk/feed/ 16 My Green Montgomery: “Online Programs Help Residents Lower Energy Costs” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/03/01/my-green-montgomery-online-programs-help-residents-lower-energy-costs/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:22:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=121765 Since 2020, Senior Planet in Montgomery has partnered with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to offer unique online programming that allows older adults to explore technology that can help lower their utility bills.

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]]> Guo Nian Hao (过年好) – Happy (Lunar) New Year https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/16/guo-nian-hao-%e8%bf%87%e5%b9%b4%e5%a5%bd-happy-lunar-new-year/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/16/guo-nian-hao-%e8%bf%87%e5%b9%b4%e5%a5%bd-happy-lunar-new-year/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:31:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=120587 Here's an inside look at how to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Tiger.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/16/guo-nian-hao-%e8%bf%87%e5%b9%b4%e5%a5%bd-happy-lunar-new-year/feed/ 2 Mattie: “We’re all learning.” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/12/nycha-connected-meet-mattie/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/12/nycha-connected-meet-mattie/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:18:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=120161 At 76, Connected NYCHA participant Mattie learned how to Zoom into a virtual birthday party. "Yesterday they told me to pat myself on the back!"

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/12/nycha-connected-meet-mattie/feed/ 0 Make Your Smartphone Smarter! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/09/make-your-smartphone-smarter/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/09/make-your-smartphone-smarter/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:52:50 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=120074 Make your smartphone smarter with these clever hacks to enhance your smartphone experience on an Android phone and an  iPhone.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/09/make-your-smartphone-smarter/feed/ 4 UTSA: “Researchers awarded over $1M to address technology disparities facing older adults” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/02/08/utsa-researchers-awarded-over-1m-to-address-technology-disparities-facing-older-adults/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:15:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=120629 As part of a $1.18 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), OATS from AARP and Senior Planet in San Antonio will help increase access to technology among San Antonio’s older adult population.

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]]> KMVT 11: “3G to 5G will leave millions of devices obsolete” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/28/kmvt-11-3g-to-5g-will-leave-millions-of-devices-obsolete/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:32:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=119778 Tom Kamber, Executive Director of OATS & Senior Planet from AARP, discusses the shutdown of 3G networks and how older adults can prepare to upgrade their cell phones and communications devices.

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]]> Introducing the 2022 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/22/the-2022-senior-planet-sponsored-athletes/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/22/the-2022-senior-planet-sponsored-athletes/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:37:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=118982 Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and learn their inspiring — and unique — approaches to fitness, from ice hockey to surfing.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/22/the-2022-senior-planet-sponsored-athletes/feed/ 7 Strength at Any Age: Sponsored Athletes 2021 Wrap-Up https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/19/strength-at-any-age-sponsored-athletes-2021-wrap-up/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/19/strength-at-any-age-sponsored-athletes-2021-wrap-up/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:29:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=118699 The 2021 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes share their favorite moments from the program, and leave the community with some lasting fitness advice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/19/strength-at-any-age-sponsored-athletes-2021-wrap-up/feed/ 2 Let’s Talk Money!! https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/12/lets-talk-money/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/12/lets-talk-money/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:39:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=118342 New Senior Planet trainer Jane Burk gives the low-down on an exciting series all about finance. Let's Talk Money!!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/12/lets-talk-money/feed/ 4 Abbey: Maintaining Motivation https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/01/senior-athlete-how-to-stay-motivated/ https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/01/senior-athlete-how-to-stay-motivated/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:14 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=117234 Sponsored Athlete Abbey shares tips on staying motivated to complete your fitness goals — throughout life's unexpected ups and downs.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/news/2022/01/01/senior-athlete-how-to-stay-motivated/feed/ 2 News 4 San Antonio: “Senior Planet San Antonio offering free technology classes for senior citizens” https://seniorplanet.org/news/2021/12/29/news-4-san-antonio-senior-planet-san-antonio-offering-free-technology-classes-for-senior-citizens/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:47:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?post_type=news&p=117786 Darryl Greer, Program Lead at Senior Planet in San Antonio, joined "Evening Break" to share how older adults can join free online classes and receive no-cost tech help.

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