abstract:SeniorNet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals age 50+ learn how to use computers and the Internet to enhance their lives. With over 200 learning centers both nationally] and [[internationally and membership of approximately 20,000, SeniorNet is a leading technology educator of older adults.
But once they have got over this initial hurdle, the computer skills acquired through SeniorNet groups are helping the elderly develop greater self-confidence, to feel more independent and overcome loneliness.