October 2018

Tech Help For Seniors… Older adults are one of the fastest growing segments of the online community. Do you know a senior (or are you one yourself) who’s interested in computers/tablets/smartphones but doesn’t know where to start? Here are some of the best resources:

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Look for beginner computer classes at your local library, senior center, college/university or computer store.

Check out (or ask someone to look up) www.seniornet.org . For a membership fee, this non-profit offers online courses and instructor-led workshops at learning centers in the U.S. and other countries.

Search for “computers” at www.aarp.org for articles on all tech topics geared for seniors.

Hire a kid. Ask a younger friend or relative to teach you what you want to know. They’ve grown up with this stuff!

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Time To Organize Your Home

Need quick tips for organizing your home? Let’s focus on the living room this month:

 Remove everything on the floor that doesn’t belong there. Kids’ toys go back to their rooms.  Return food items (half-eaten snacks?) to the kitchen.  De-clutter the coffee table and other flat surfaces.  Group your framed photos. Consider a creative wall display.  Put similar objects (like TV remotes) in one place.  Purge the magazines and assorted papers. Place relevant items on a rack or in a bin.  Add an attractive wastebasket.  Cut your favorite collectible collection by at least half. Put the rest in storage and rotate the items to keep it fresh.

www.doodle.com – Makes it easy to see what dates will work for everyone.

www.pingg.com – Choose original invitation designs for free or pay for a one-time use or membership plan to remove ads. www.punchbowl.com – Provides free invitations especially appropriate for kids’ events.

Stay tuned for checklists for other rooms in your house in upcoming Service For Life ! ® issues. Next month: The bedroom!

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