Resources

Internet for Seniors

Click on the links below for useful, encouraging (and sometimes funny) information. Edited by Dennis Morris.

How to Prevent Having Falls – Fall Prevention Tips that can make a big difference in whether or not you have a fall.
We’re Still Here -The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) has many fascinating exhibits. The museum opens at 10 am daily.
Only 8 Minutes a Day! – Recent research shows that only 8 minutes of walking a day could change your life – reducing the risk of both disability and dementia.
Build Better Passwords – “Five Tricks to Block the Bad Guys” – This AARP article explains how to: Use passphrases; Add a second door; Keep your passwords in a vault; Refresh routinely; Vary your passwords.
Shingles Vaccine – CDC recommends that everyone over 50 get the NEW shingles vaccine, even if s/he got the earlier one. This new, two-part vaccine provides far better protection against a painful disease. Pharmacy vaccinations tend to be less expensive than in doctors’ offices.)
Five Wishes – Five Wishes is a living will that lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. (Download and print)
Opera Seat? – Subscribe to Met Opera on Demand and enjoy unlimited opera streaming on your TV. If you watch one opera a week for a year it’s just $3.00 per opera! ($150/year; 7-day free trial)
Pay Attention!! – Improve your concentration by minimizing distracting thoughts.

THE GOOD LIFE – What is the “Good Life”?

STAYING ALIVE – Medical Emergencies: heart attack, stroke

ENJOYING LIFE – Travel, books, movies, museums, and more

AGING WELL – Food, sleep, exercise, avoiding falls

A MORE GRACEFUL EXIT – Having “The Conversation”, health care directive, letting go

MIND & MEMORY…………………………..Mind, memory, meditation

EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING………………Loneliness, happiness, contentment

FINANCIAL HEALTH……………………….Planning, spending, giving

INDEPENDENT LIVING……………………Aging in place, home safety, caregivers

LIFELONG LEARNING……………………..Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science

WIRED GEEZERS*…………………………..How the Internet works and how to use it

EVERYTHING ELSE…………………………Nature, volunteering, etc.