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University Of Rhode Island: URI Program Helps Increase Tech Access, Decrease Isolationism Among Older Adults - Richmond, RI - However, the news generated mixed feelings. Before the COVID-19 vaccines had been developed, Fenton, like most people of a certain age, ...
Reply Members of the URI Cyber Seniors program met via Zoom recently to discuss the progress they've made becoming more tech-savvy. During the height of the pandemic late last year, Warwick resident Patricia Fenton got the call she had been waiting for — her new grandson had been born, a rare bit of joyous news during one of the most difficult years in recent memory for all of us. However, the news generated mixed feelings. Before the COVID-19 vaccines had been developed, Fenton, like most people of a certain age, had to carefully avoid most people to avoid contracting the virus. She would...
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 informa...