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Senior Finds Joy and Purpose through Volunteering

Senior Finds Joy and Purpose through Volunteering

After retiring in 2020, life felt like an extended vacation for Eileen Kent, 76, of Cooper City. But after about two years, it wasn’t much fun anymore. “I guess I was feeling sorry for myself,” Eileen said. “When you spend a lot of time alone, it’s ‘Oh, this ailment...

Online safety tips for seniors

Online safety tips for seniors

At Heart2Heart, we encourage all seniors to learn technology to connect and engage with the outside world. However, the Internet also can leave seniors, and anyone unaware of the dangers, vulnerable. As you explore online, think of yourself as walking down a busy,...

Seniors learn about technology at Kings Point

Seniors learn about technology at Kings Point

Seniors at Kings Point in Tamarac experienced virtual reality, learned about technology and discussed their legacies during a Lunch and Learn event on July 15. Heart2Heart CEO Juan Gallo led the discussion, entitled “Back to the Future.” About 50 seniors from the...

Tips for helping seniors navigate technology

Tips for helping seniors navigate technology

A Guest Blog by Digital Outreach Coordinator Marisela Martinez  Since we delivered the first Heart2Heart iPads, I’ve been visiting care centers to teach seniors how to use the new devices. Juan invited me to share what I’ve learned through the classes. Mostly, I’ve...

How Heart2Heart is using technology to reach seniors in care centers

How Heart2Heart is using technology to reach seniors in care centers

Heart2Heart is learning firsthand how to powerfully deploy technology to reach seniors who are isolated. As we explore this topic of technology, I wanted to explain how our innovative iPads for Seniors program is already making a difference. Earlier this year, we...

Don’t underestimate seniors and technology

Don’t underestimate seniors and technology

For this month’s theme, which I’m calling “Back to the Future,” we’re going to be discussing seniors and technology. The more and more we advance, the more we’re moving towards everything digital. So navigating technology is an important subject for our seniors. I...