Edina Senior Center Offers Free Tech Support
The Edina Senior Center partners with Senior Community Services to provide free technology assistance for residents 60 and older, according to a recent community spotlight.
The program offers one-on-one sessions with skilled volunteers to help seniors navigate digital challenges, from email organization to password management. Sessions are available both at the senior center and in participants' homes, providing personalized support in a comfortable setting.
We're not trying to convert anybody to technology, but there are certain things in life that you just cannot do without technology," said Gary, a program representative. "And if you don't want to do them, that's your call. But it makes life easier.
The service extends beyond technology support to include housekeeping, handyman work, lawn care and snow removal assistance. Volunteers work with participants during 55-minute appointments to address multiple concerns and questions.
Interested seniors can schedule appointments by calling Senior Community Services, visiting the senior center's front desk, or accessing information at senior community.org. The organization also welcomes volunteers to help provide these community services.
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Areas of Interest (3)
- Digital divide: How Edina Senior Center bridges the gap for aging populations.
- Beyond tech: Expanding scope of senior assistance including home maintenance and lawn care.
- The volunteer-driven model: Sustaining free community services for the elderly.
Notable Quotes (2)
We're not trying to convert anybody to technology, but there are certain things in life that you just cannot do without technology.
It is really nice having the one-on-one because it takes away some of that fear of having to be in a class.
People (2)
GaryUnspecifiedProvides tech assistance; recounts experiences with older seniors.
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Provides tech assistance; recounts experiences with older seniors.
“I'm 84 years old. I've made it this far in my life without technology.”
Recounting a conversation with an elderly citizen resistant to technology.
“We're not trying to convert anybody to technology, but there are certain things in life that you just cannot do without it.”
Explaining the necessity of tech literacy for modern living.
Dan CarpenterReporterReporter for Edina TV documenting the senior center program.
Reporter for Edina TV documenting the senior center program.
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- Ongoing: One-on-one tech sessions at Edina Senior Center
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Tech literacy assistance for seniors
Digital skill building for residents 60+
One-on-one technology tutoring services
Senior support services (housekeeping, handyman, yard work)
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