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Tech Buddy Hour | Community Tech Navigation Workshop
Community Tech Navigation Workshop
Friendly, judgment-free technology help for seniors, caregivers, community groups, and anyone who needs patient tech support.
Technology Help That Meets People Where They Are - Smartphones, tablets, and apps are part of everyday life—but learning how to use them isn’t always easy.
Many people feel:
Overwhelmed by technology
Embarrassed asking for help
Frustrated when devices don’t work as expected
Tech Buddy Hour provides calm, human technology support—without pressure, jargon, or judgment.
What Is Tech Buddy Hour?
Tech Buddy Hour is a one-hour, small-group technology help session focused on real-life device use.
In professional settings, this service is formally known as the
Community Tech Navigation Workshop.
Sessions are designed to help participants feel:
More confident
Less frustrated
More connected
This is not IT support.
It’s patient, people-first tech guidance.
Who Tech Buddy Hour Is For:
Tech Buddy Hour is ideal for:
- Seniors and older adults
- Nursing homes and senior care communities
- Caregivers and families
- Community centers and libraries
- Adults who feel “behind” with technology
No prior tech knowledge required.
What We Help With
Participants receive hands-on help with:
- Smartphones and tablets (iPhone, Android, iPad)
- Making and receiving phone calls
- Contacts and voicemail
- Text messages and email
- Photos and video calls (FaceTime, Zoom basics)
- Social media explained in plain language
- App cleanup and basic device settings
- Accessibility features (text size, sound, screen clarity)
Participants bring their own devices.
We work at their pace.
How a Tech Buddy Hour Session Works
Length: 1 hour
Session Group Sizing Options:
- Groups of 6
- Groups of 7-20
- Groups of 21+
Each session includes:
- A short group walkthrough
- Rotating one-on-one support
- Simple, take-home tips
Sessions are calm, repeat-friendly, and accessible.
What Tech Buddy Hour Does Not Include
For safety and clarity, this service does not include:
- Banking or financial applications
- Medical portals or health records
- Password storage or account access
- Hardware repair beyond basic settings
Participants always remain in full control of their devices.
Why Tech Buddy Hour Works
- Reduces technology anxiety
- Builds confidence and independence
- Encourages social connection
- Lowers ongoing tech support requests
- Adds value without increasing staff workload
This service makes technology feel friendlier and more manageable.
Tech Buddy Hour for Individuals & Community Groups
Available options include:
- One-time technology help sessions
- Small-group workshops
- Community center programming
Tech Buddy Hour for Nursing Homes & Senior Care Centers
The Community Tech Navigation Workshop is designed specifically for senior living environments. Non-medical. Low-risk. Staff-friendly.
Available as:
- Pilot sessions
- Weekly or bi-weekly programs
- 6-week or 12-week rotating lesson plans