Boomers Zoomers!

I've heard a lot of people ask: "Do you see any good coming from the changes that are happening due to the Corona virus."  I've actually seen a lot of good including an increased interest many families are taking in communicating with seniors.   Not only that, many seniors are taking a new look at using technology for distance communication!

#BoomerZoomer - Mom's First Zoom

One non-profit that is helping to facilitate this change is Seniors With Skills.

I've been working with the organization to help promote their Online Buddy Program. They especially need help with getting the word out to senior centers or any isolated seniors.  See below for how you can help.

Technically, Mom is in the "Silent Generation" which is the generation before Baby Boomers, but "Boomer Zoomer" sounds much better than "Silent Zoomer" or "Senior Zoomer" or heaven forbid, "Older Zoomers."  So, I'm going to just stick with "Boomer Zoomer" to mean any person of any age who is doing a little Ba,ba,ba,zooming!

Do you have a fun picture of your favorite Boomer Zoomer? I was thinking of starting a #BoomerZoomer campaign for Seniors With Skills.  Since many people are taking advantage of the free version of Zoom, maybe donate $1 per "Boomer Zoom"?

But whether you have a #BoomerZoomer picture or not, there are plenty of ways you can help:

Join the Online Buddy Program

Isolated Seniors:

Do you know anyone who is facing social isolation who might want to join the Online Buddy Program?  Please have them contact SWS at volunteering@seniorswithskills.org.

Senior Facilities:

Do you know of a senior facility that houses seniors who would benefit from receiving video chats and might want to be part of the Online Buddy Program. Please have them contact SWS at volunteering@seniorswithskills.org.

Volunteer:

Do you want to volunteer to be an Online Buddy?  Fill out this form.

Spread the word

Do you know anyone (news, blog, social media?)  who might be interested in featuring this story to raise awareness of this cause, and encourage more seniors living at home who are facing social isolation to join the Online Buddy Program?

Please share this post with your network

Contact volunteering@seniorswithskills.org for a news story or blog post.

Social Media

Follow Seniors With Skills on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seniorswithskills/

Twitter: @seniorswskills

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorswithskills/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorswith-skills/about/

Donate

GoFundMe to help provide iPads to senior facilities.