Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of writing a blog post about an isolated older adult participant in our Home Connect program. After her story was published, she sent... read more →
CTN's Home Connect program was released in early March as a response to the stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines put in place after the pandemic's arrival. Created by CTN staff,... read more →
The holiday season has begun! As you plan your after-Thanksgiving shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, take a minute and imagine what life would be like without access to... read more →
CTN staff trainer Carlos Sivira recently received a heartfelt thank-you from Robert Averett, one of Carlos's Home Connect learners. With Robert's permission, we are sharing his touching tribute so you can... read more →
Before the pandemic, Elmira Lagundi was a regular at Canon Kip Senior Center, where she had nutritious lunches with friends, played bingo, and participated in singing and dancing activities. After... read more →
Photo: George Janske receives his graduation package delivered by CEI in anticipation of the graduation ceremony. In July, we featured a Partner Spotlight for the Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) highlighting... read more →
Photo: For COVID survivor Elpidia, drawing on her tablet helps her manage her depression and cope with her isolation. While every Home Connect older adult learner's story is unique, we try to... read more →
Photo: Home Connect learner Socorro Galvez practices on her guitar, thanks to her new tablet, YouTube, and Zoom. Many of us are fortunate enough to have learned to play a... read more →
Before she participated in CTN's Home Connect program, Linda Z's computer skills were limited to programs she learned and used for her job as an office clerk. Born in China,... read more →
Let's address this first, to avoid any confusion (possibly more for the author that the reader): This learner spotlight focuses on Maria Bajarano, originally from Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. She has... read more →