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2-1-1 in Santa Clara County
2-1-1 is the dialing code for free, non-emergency community, health and disaster
information in Santa Clara County. Callers receive personalized information
from a live phone specialist who can answer questions about a variety of nonprofit
services and agencies. Phone specialists can also help callers find out where
to go to volunteer or donate to their favorite cause. Information on Senior
and Disability Services in Santa Clara County is available from this service.
Basic Online Skills
Just getting started online? This hands-on, web-based course
will help you learn the basics and feel comfortable with
the computer. Four learning modules include: computer
skills, e-mail skills, web skills, and word processing
skills. From the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium.
AARP
AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired
Persons) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life
for people over 50. Site is well-designed, reliable and
easy to navigate; it offers up-to-date information on
a wide variety of subjects of interest to adults, plus
an interactive online community.
California Department
of Aging (CDA)
CDA administers a wide range of state-sponsored programs
for seniors and adults with disabilities, including: adult
day care, health services, respite program for caregivers
and many more.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Older Adult Services
From hot meals to respite care, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County offers
a number of services to low-income seniors and their caregivers that help keep
families together while empowering older adults to stay involved in their community.
Council on Aging, Silicon Valley
The Council on Aging is an advocate for senior services in Santa Clara County
and provides several resources and services including Meals on Wheels, Call
Care, Care Management, Health Insurance Counseling, job counseling and legal
advice.
Learn
Free: Computer Training
Helpful online tutorials cover: Excel, Internet, Open Source, Office 2000-03,
Life Skills, Windows, and Word. Sponsored by the Goodwill Community Foundation.
Learn
the Net
Lessons for basic internet use. Wide range of more advanced
topics including: email basics, PowerPoint and Facebook,
sharing digital photos; web publishing; downloading music
or audiobooks to an MP-3 player; webcam and instant messaging;
how to use blogs, wikis and more.
Senior Citizens Resource Directory
This directory is available online and by hardcopy for the counties of Santa
Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco and San Mateo.
ThirdAge
Magazine-style information for pre-retirees and midlife adults in their 40s,
50s and 60s. Focus is on redefining the concept of aging to include lifelong
learning, self-development, fulfillment, personal growth and enrichment. |
