SAN ANTONIO – As families across South Texas prepare to start the new school year, it’s important to know that it’s never too late to learn.
AARP has a program aimed at helping older adults get more comfortable with social media and navigating the internet.
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) offers several free online and in-person classes to adults 55 and up, regardless of whether they’re AARP members or not.
People can access a range of courses to help them learn basic online skills, navigate Facebook and social media sites, manage their health records, exercise and apply for jobs.
“We are always trying to harness the power of technology so that we empower older adults with tools and training necessary to take advantage of today’s technology and use it to enrich their lives,” said Jonathan Ushindi-Zaluke, the Senior Digital Community Relations and Product Specialist with OATS.
Ushindi-Zaluke told KSAT that many of the classes are geared toward helping older adults protect their information online.
“It’s a serious issue. And, many older adults need to be informed about how to deal with these situations,” Ushindi-Zaluke said.
On August 12, there will be an in-person class in San Antonio geared toward privacy on the internet. To attend, click here.
For general information about OATS, click here.
To access information about OATS’s in-person classes in San Antonio, click here.