Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance fixing a digital clock, and the volunteer helped troubleshoot the issue and adjust the clock so it was working properly. Another senior had several questions about using Siri, including how to get Siri to respond when they said “Hey Siri” and how to use Siri to turn on the flashlight. The volunteer guided them through the necessary settings and demonstrated the appropriate voice commands. The senior also wanted help making the text size larger on their phone, and the volunteer showed them how to adjust the setting to make information easier to read.
At today’s technology support session, volunteers helped seniors become more comfortable using their devices and adjusting settings to meet their individual needs. Through patient, one-on-one guidance, residents gained practical skills that made their everyday technology easier and more accessible to use. The session also gave volunteers and seniors an opportunity to connect, strengthening the welcoming and supportive community at Ridge Oak.
Katie Cui, Claire Zhang, Charlie Xu (1.5HR, 8/17/26)