Smartphone Basics for Older Adults (6 Seminars)
Schedule
Mon, 24 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am to Tue, 25 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Veterans Association of North County | Oceanside, CA
The smartphone basics series is geared toward older adults with little-to-no tech savvy. Topics for the six seminars will include screening phone numbers detecting fraudulent calls and texts and using helpful features. Learn how to master your smartphone for peace of mind and stay safe in the Digital World. We will cover both Android and iPhone devices.
All sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Veterans Association of North County. You can choose one a few or all of the following Smartphone Basics seminars:
1. Smartphone essentials
Tuesday February 25 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Control Center
- Settings
- Creating your voicemail greeting
- Connecting to Wi-Fi
2. Smartphone hardware basics
Tuesday March 4 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Becoming familiar with the iPhone and Android
- Siri & Bixby
- Airplane mode
- Checking your phone model
- What’s on the back of your phone?
3. Cybersecurity: Top scams targeting older adults
Tuesday March 11 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Identifying top scams targeting older adults
- Protecting yourself from scammers
- What to do if you’ve been scammed
- Fraud statistics
4. Navigating the Internet / finding a provider
Tuesday March 18 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Internet browsers
- Safe browsing
- Navigating to the Regal Medical Group Inc. website
- Searching for a provider
5. QR codes / HealthyWay events calendar
Monday March 24 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Opening/using your smartphone camera
- Scanning a QR code
- How to watch a video on HealthyWay
- How to bookmark the HealthyWay events calendar
6. Mobile email / newsletter sign-up
Tuesday April 1 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Email apps
- Navigating the Regal Medical Group Inc. website
- Regal Medical Group Inc. newsletter / Health Education
- Regal Medical Group Inc. newsletter sign-up form
RSVP today! Seats are limited.
Sessions available in Spanish & English.
Medicare questions? A licensed insurance agent will be available onsite to assist you. License #OJ17303.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Stay Connected:
For more free community events health education and fitness classes for older adults visit our HealthyWay Events Page at https://2ly.link/24Oxz
Where is it happening?
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Avenue , Oceanside, United StatesUSD 0.00
