Computers and the Elderly Seniors are very much a part of this age of computer technology, whether emailing their grand children or surfing the Internet for senior related sites. Many senior related sites are online and more are coming online everyday. While many of these sites link professionals in aging to their peers, sites like this also provide a direct link to seniors and their families. Computers and the Elderly 2 An interesting article on Computers and the Elderly Family PC on the Web FamilyPC brings you all the hotlinks from ZDnet's Senior Computing special section, and then some! You're just one click away from the latest online resources for seniors, creative ways to stay in touch with far away family members, and getting plugged in to the world of computing.  High tech toys are not just for kids anymore. From playing games, to desktop publishing, to staying in touch with long-distance family members, more and more seniors are finding themselves plugged in to a computer and the Net.  FamilyPC takes a look at how computers are bridging the generation gap and shares some personal experiences of how computing has enriched the lives of many families. SeniorNet Nearly 100 learning centers in the U.S. and has taught more than 90,000 seniors how to use computers and the Internet. "SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.". Third Agers (that's those who are elderly) ThirdAge.com offers information links, services, and especially community to the growing number of plugged-in seniors. SeniorCom SeniorCom offers live chat areas and links to such subjects as government programs, legal and financial services, health, travel, and shopping. Eldernnet Try out this virtual community of computer-using retired folks. AARP "Web Place" This site claims it will help you get the most out of the Internet. First, it says, take our educational Web Quiz and find out how much you really know about the Internet. Then read the Web Handbook for a general overview of the Internet and its pros and cons, with an emphasis on consumer issues. Entertaining and Informative Web Sites highlights some of the more interesting and useful web sites, and what we think of them. Finally, check out our additional Internet resources to see how you can make the most of your Internet experience. Seniors Computer Information Project A great seniors-oriented site based in Canada, with links to many senior resources and services worldwide.  SCIP allows older adults to explore the use of computers and communication technology. SCIP is the oldest Canadian seniors on-line information system available on the Internet. SCIP officialy opened in March 1995. The Cyberspace Granny For those who want to rock and groove, check this site to download the software and instructions you need to join 65plus, a chat channel for seniors. For Web Novices This site is oriented to those who consider themselves idiots about the Web Check out the ZDNET Community Chatter Forum Check out the Community Chatter Forum." You can share your own personal experiences of favorite computer sites on the Web in the forum for seniors. If you find a technical term that baffles you, enter it in the High-Tech Dictionary below and clikc on "Look Up" to find the definition.  This will take you to Computeruser.com that has the term matching the spelling of your query.  Click on the term to view the definition.  Then go to the Computeruser.com Home Page for many useful tools, tips, articles, resources, and free stuff.