Older internet users suffer less depression
Michigan State University's Shelia Cotten finds computer use among retirees reduces the risk of depression by more than 30%--using a model similar to Oasis Connections.
Celebrating the connections our volunteers make
This National Volunteer Month we express our gratitude for the astounding work done by volunteers to help people 50+ across the country adopt new technology!
Think Facebook is a waste of time?
Think again. While our kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc., are all abuzz about this thing called social media, you might be thinking, “it’s not for me, I’m too old for that,” or “I don’t need that.” Recent research on the use of social media from the University of Arizona provides a very good reason to think otherwise, and in fact, encourages embracing social media as part of your life. Why?
Who’s Craig and why does he have a list?
Learning never stops, no matter how old we get. What you choose to learn depends on where you are at in your life, what needs or interests you might have. Finding good programs to help you learn more about them becomes first and foremost for a lifelong learner. Technology, humanities, art, history, you name it … people at Oasis centers across the country know just how important this is. So what’s the big deal about a class with a funny name?
What do you use your computer for?
These days, a computer is almost as common in people’s homes as a stapler or a coffeepot. In the early days of “personal computers,” having one at home was unusual. We associated computers with work, not something that was a part of our home life. That, of course, thanks to people like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, has changed over the years, and now it seems we can’t get along without them, or our mobile phones.
Growing the ranks of the techno-savvy
Last week’s annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America was an opportunity to share what we’ve learned so far about technology training for mature adults – and to get insight on how to keep improving it.