During the pandemic, the Internet has become a life-saver, keeping people safe from crowded supermarkets and department stores, while also providing access to remote learning, virtual doctor appointments and vaccination appointments.
But senior citizens who are not computer savvy and may not even own an electronic communication device have not had it so easy. In some cases, the pandemic has left those who aren t connected online more isolated than ever.
The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging has started a program called Senior Connect to help these seniors acquire the equipment and training they need to access vital internet services, using CARES Act funding to provide these services.