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New pilot program from digiAGE to help non-tech seniors get online, connected
THE R.I. OFFICE of Healthy Aging’s digiAGE initiative has announced a new pilot program to help connect seniors to digital tools that can assist them in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of Healthy Aging, University of Rhode Island and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island have announced a partnership to connect seniors to digital tools that can help them fight the spread of COVID-19. The new program – part of OHA’s digiAGE initiative – will help older adults with…
URI
partners in program to increase digital access for older adults
The University of Rhode Island’s Engaging Generations
Cyber Seniors program will provide smart devices and internet services to older
adults in the community, and will work with community and senior centers to
increase digital literacy in neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by
COVID-19, thanks to a partnership among URI, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy
Aging and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
The digiAGE Initiative aims to connect more older adults
to digital tools, giving them greater access to information, connecting them to
others and contributing to the fight against the pandemic.