Technology & Well-being
Technology and digital independence
Phones, video calls, patient portals, and bank apps can keep you in charge of your own life — if they are set up in a way you control. The same tools bring scam texts, fake support calls, and passwords no one can find when they are needed.
The guides in this category help you set up a phone that is simple to use, plan who can reach your accounts if you cannot, and keep a password system that works on paper or in an app. You will also find how to use video visits with a doctor, read a patient portal, and spot the tech scams that target older adults most.
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Free local help
Three national programs connect you to help in your own community, at no cost:
Eldercare LocatorFind your local Area Agency on Aging and aging services near you.BenefitsCheckUpA benefits check from the National Council on Aging.State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)Free, unbiased help with Medicare questions from trained local counselors.