The Alliance of Delray Residential Associations has teamed up with AT&T to present a free movie Wednesday. Folks are invited to a free screening of “Cyber-Seniors,” a documentary about teenagers who help senior citizens discover the world of the Internet. The movie begins at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to last until noon. The screening […]
Read MoreReducing computer anxiety in seniors was the motivation for 3 young tech-teachers to develop a solution. This is a guest post by Canadian actress and documentary film maker Saffron Cassaday. When my grandparents were 80-years-old, they learned to use the Internet. It quickly became an integral tool for them to keep in touch with family […]
Read MoreKascha and Macaulee Cassaday are the founders of the Cyber-Seniors program, which pairs teen mentors with senior citizens, teaching them to stay connected with help from the web. Their work is immortalized on film in a documentary of the same name, telling a story full of warmth, humor and a lot of surprises. Cyber-Seniors is […]
Read MoreYBER-SENIORS chronicles the humorous and heartwarming journey of these enthusiastic senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet. Their exploration of cyberspace is catapulted to a new level when 89-year-old Shura decides to create a YouTube cooking video. A spirited video competition for the most “views” evolves as the cyber-seniors’ hidden talents and […]
Read MoreStaying in touch around the globe has never been easier, but for some the technology that allows us to do so is still a hurdle. The documentary Cyber Seniors explores the story of seniors who learn to use the internet and modern technology through the help of teenage mentors. The film will be screened at the Shatford […]
Read MoreA critically acclaimed documentary called CYBER-SENIORS will be available on VOD, Digital Download and DVD on January 27, 2015. To view the trailer and for more information, visit: www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com CYBER-SENIORS, produced by Brenda Rusnak, chronicles the humorous and heartwarming journey of enthusiastic senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet. Their exploration of […]
Read MoreThere were many reactions Verizon Wireless salesman Joseph Ramireza expected to hear when he introduced an iPhone to his oldest client this year. It would have been perfectly normal for the elderly Minnesota man to show confusion, maybe curiosity, possibly indifference. Instead, the 85-year-old said this: “Wow, I have got to show this to my […]
Read MoreIf you asked your grandparent if they knew how to use the Internet, what would they say? What if you asked them to chat with you on Skype, or be your friend on Facebook? While many of our parents and grandparents are hopping on the technology bandwagon these days, there’s still a huge generation gap […]
Read MoreWith millions of people online and connected – from grandkids to grandparents – it’s more important than ever to help one another identify the online threats that target each generation. Let’s discuss what preventative steps we can take to ensure cyber safety for all. Click here for full article.
Read MoreAt October’s meeting of the Senior Network in Fort Collins, Cathy Lasnik with the AARP Foundation in Denver presented two new senior programs, “Cyber-Seniors” and “Mentor Up” using high school and college students as the mentors. This is a dedicated group of volunteers with a mission to improve seniors’ lives using the latest technologies including computers, Internet access, portable devices and other associated services. […]
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