Device Essentials
BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH THE DEVICES USED EVERY DAY
Device Essentials is a practical learning pathway for adults 55+ who want to feel more comfortable using smartphones and tablets. Communities may select one workshop or combine several sessions into a focused learning journey.
FIVE PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS:
- SMARTPHONE BASICS
Learn essential smartphone controls and navigation. Participants practice tapping, swiping, charging, adjusting volume, opening apps, using menus, and understanding notifications.
- CALLING & TEXTING
Learn to make and receive calls, create contacts, and send messages. Participants also practice useful calling features and learn how to recognize suspicious callers.
- APPS & APP STORES
Understand what apps do and how they can help. Participants practice safely finding, downloading, updating, organizing, and removing apps.
- DEVICE SETTINGS
Make a phone or tablet easier to use. Participants adjust text size, brightness, sound, notifications, privacy, Wi-Fi, and helpful accessibility features.
- GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET
Learn the everyday controls of an iPad or tablet. Participants practice navigating the screen, opening apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, and personalizing the device.
ONE WORKSHOP. TWO VALUABLE EXPERIENCES:
- EDUCATION
Every session uses clear instruction, patient demonstrations, accessible materials, and guided hands-on practice.
- PRACTICAL TECH SUPPORT
Time is also reserved for simple questions involving participants’ own smartphones, tablets, email, apps, settings, passwords, photos, and other everyday technology concerns.
CHOOSE ONE SESSION OR BUILD A LEARNING PATHWAY
Select the workshop that best fits your residents’ current needs, or combine three to five sessions into a progressive Device Essentials program. Each workshop builds practical skills while helping residents become more confident and independent.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
45–60 minutes of accessible instruction, followed by approximately 15 minutes for questions and practical technology support. Participants are encouraged to bring their own smartphone or tablet.
IDEAL FOR
Independent living communities, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, adult day programs, senior centers, community organizations, and other groups serving adults 55+.
Give your residents patient guidance, meaningful practice, and greater confidence with the devices they use every day.