Online Classes can Broaden a Senior’s World
For many seniors, mobility issues, no longer driving or not wanting to go outside during the cold winter months, can lead to boredom or feeling isolated. If you have gotten tired of endless games of solitaire on your computer or tablet, you should know the Internet has a lot more to offer seniors.
Senior Planet sponsored by AARP is one option for targeted classes for older adults. Their calendar includes classes on finance, wellness, fitness, and computer and technology, and allows you to get in touch with a whole community of fellow life-long learners. Classes range from things like tai chi, chair yoga and building stronger bones to open discussions on topics such as the latest trends in technology or holistic wellness. Senior Planet’s calendar lists dates and times of classes and uses Zoom as a meeting platform.
The Online Course Report offers a lineup of free courses that again just require a smartphone, tablet or computer. One highlighted class is called “The Path to Happiness and Good Quality of Life.” Instructor Graciela H. Tonon from the Universidad de Palermo, “goes over the concepts of happiness and quality of life for people through different stages in their life.” Another interesting offering is, “Art Essentials: Learn Watercolor Painting Basics.” All of their classes can be done at any time and designed to let you go at your own pace.
This is just a small sampling of the many free educational and entertaining offerings on the Internet targeted to seniors. We recommend also checking with your library for courses they may have available.
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