Virtual Events Open Up New Worlds for Older MI Adults

AARP Michigan will host virtual events for the remainder of the year to ensure its members can enjoy education and social events without exposing themselves to the coronavirus, reports WHMI 93.5 Local News . "While of course we're hearing they sort of miss being in person and the social opportunities that being in person afford us, we're able to offer more in a virtual environment and make that available to more individuals," said AARP Michigan's Careena Eggleston. She explained that modern technology is helping residents comply with social distancing, even as they keep in touch with others, avail themselves of resources, or learn something new. "We're using our social media platforms for programs like how can you engage with your friends and family using Zoom; or how to prepare your garden for the fall season," Eggleston noted. "We have an upcoming webinar on how to navigate the current job market." AARP Michigan provides programming through its Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages, and at aarp.org/mi .