Smartphone Basics for Older Adults (6 Seminars)
Schedule
Tue, 11 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-08:00Location
Veterans Association of North County | Oceanside, CA
About this Event
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 (this session has ocurred and is no longer accepting RSVPs)
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.
Medicare questions? A licensed insurance agent will be available onsite to assist you. License #OJ17303.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Where is it happening?
Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
