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Senior Planet & AARP: Free Tech and Life Classes for Older Adults

Published October 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Four Free Ways to LearnFrom a live class to a friendly phone call1Online classSenior Planet,live and gentle2By telephoneSome sessionsjoin by phone3Help hotlineA real personfor your question4Local classLibrary orsenior centerAll free and judgment-free -- made for older adults.
Four free ways to learn — from a live class to a phone call.
Senior Planet vs. AARPTwo trusted sources of free helpSenior PlanetAARPBest forLive classesHow-to articlesPhone helpFree hotlineFraud helplineJoinOnline or phoneWebsite,webinarsCostFreeMuch free to allUse both -- plus your local library -- for help from every angle.
Senior Planet and AARP, side by side — what each offers.

You do not have to figure technology out alone, or pay to learn it. Senior Planet and AARP offer free, patient classes, a free help hotline, and friendly events made for older adults. Here is what they offer and how to join. Want a hand? (330) 200-8042.

Bill Davis
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Cost
Free
For
Older adults, beginners welcome
Join by
Computer, tablet, or phone
Includes
Classes + a help hotline

You do not have to figure technology out alone, or pay to learn it. Senior Planet and AARP offer free, patient classes, a free help hotline, and friendly events made for older adults. Here is what they offer and how to join. Want a hand? (330) 200-8042.

What's inside this guide

The printable PDF walks through 39 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes at-a-glance pictures.

  1. Read this first — these classes are free, and they are for you
  2. The short version
  3. Who Senior Planet and AARP are
  4. What Senior Planet offers
  5. The free technology help hotline
  6. What AARP offers for technology
  7. How to join an online class
  8. Joining by telephone if you prefer
  9. Learning to stay safe from scams
  10. Learning on your own schedule
  11. Free local classes close to home
  12. What you will need to take part
  13. Two ways people come to this — and both are fine
  14. Pointing a parent toward free help
  15. The sorts of things the classes cover
  16. The quiet gift of company
  17. Recorded classes and written guides
  18. Getting the most from a class
  19. How confidence grows
  20. Other free help worth knowing
  21. Common mistakes
  22. Common questions
  23. Are these classes really free?
  24. Do I have to be an AARP member?
  25. I am not good with computers. Will I be lost?
  26. What if I do not have a computer?
  27. How do I find the current schedule or phone number?
  28. Can I take a class with a friend?
  29. What if English is not my first language?
  30. Is everything online, or are there in-person options?
  31. A note for family caregivers
  32. What topics do the classes actually cover?
  33. Will I be embarrassed if I am slow?
  34. A gentle first step to take today
  35. Keeping the key details to hand
  36. How much does it all cost in the end?
  37. One gentle last thought
  38. The quick recap
  39. You do not have to do this alone

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Everything above is a quick summary. The full, printable guide — the same words, laid out to read and keep by the computer — is a free PDF.

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Last verified October 2026. Information accurate as of October 25, 2026.

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