Tech help for seniors
Tech Help is available to seniors who need some assistance working with their devices and navigating the online world.
Tech Help will be available every week at Armidale Library and once a month at Guyra Library.
Seniors can ask for help with their devices including phones, tablet or computers, using apps, and accessing websites. Each one-on-one session is 30 minutes and bookings can be made online at
https://youngster.co/website_find_location or by phoning Armidale or Guyra library.
To book online:
- in location box type Armidale or Guyra
- click on Armidale Library or Guyra Library
- click on See Availability
- click on Book Now
- click on Choose slot for selected time (there are two times per half hour for Armidale)
- choose Returning Senior or New Senior as appropriate
- add details
Tech Help for Seniors at Armidale Regional Libraries is supported by Tech Savvy Seniors, a NSW Government partnership with Telstra, the State Library of NSW and Edwards coaches.
Armidale
(02) 6770 33636
library@armidale.nsw.gov.au
Guyra
(02) 67707123
gsclibrary@armidale.nsw.gov.au
On the Road 65Plus Workshop
Are you over 65 years old and needing extra support to stay in your home?
Finding it difficult to find out what kind of help is available?
Jane Davies is situated in the front office of Kent House Community Centre and can offer information and a referral service for aged care support assistance.
Call her on 6770 3838 or email jdavies@armidale.nsw.gov.au to make a time to discuss your needs and options.
Exercise for Older People Videos
The National Ageing Research Institute provides a set of six free online videos that can help older people stay active at home.
Australian guidelines recommend older people do 30 minutes of physical activity every day for strength, flexibility, fitness, and balance. It is also good for your mental health. The exercises were developed by allied health professionals with expertise in exercise for older people.
Click for videos