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
Dementia Carer Support
Armidale Care for Seniors runs a Dementia Carer Support Group on the second Friday of every month at the Armidale City Bowling Club. It’s from 10.00 am – 12 pm and entry is by gold coin donation.
Sessions offer support, information, guest speakers, and are held in a confidential setting where you can share your experiences and network with others who are going through, or have gone through, caring for someone living with dementia.
Call 6772 7087 for more information.
On the Road 65+
Transport for NSW Centre for Road Safety has advice and safety tips for people in our community aged 65 or over to help make safer choices when driving, riding, walking, using a mobility scooter or catching public transport.
Access more information by visiting Transport NSW
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
Staying active as you get older is important for good mental and physical health and wellbeing. It reduces the risk of many diseases, including some cancers, and helps maintain a healthy weight.
Read about how much activity seniors should do, and how to build activity into your day.