The Orleans County Office for the Aging announced a significant enhancement to digital engagement for older adults with the integration of the “GetSetUp Anywhere” platform directly onto the Orleans County Office for the Aging website. This innovative service facilitates easy access to a wide array of interactive classes tailored to enrich the lives of older adults in areas such as health and wellness, technology, finance, and lifestyle enrichment, all available from the comfort of their local Orleans County digital environment.
The “GetSetUp Anywhere” Approach
Understanding the unique digital challenges faced by older adults, GetSetUp has designed “GetSetUp Anywhere” to bring educational content directly to users’ preferred digital platforms. This initiative simplifies access by embedding enriching GetSetUp resources within the Orleans County website. Tailored programming offers learners and caregivers insights into the breadth of GetSetUp programming offered through the partnership between the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and GetSetUp. GetSetUp programming is explicitly designed to aid the older adult population. By bringing this resource directly to Orleans County’s website, they hope to reach the older adults of Orleans County, which constitutes 29% of its 42,000 residents, to help them age in place with essential resources for staying connected and maintaining their health and wellness.
Local Integration and Community Empowerment
Orleans County Office for the Aging’s adoption of “GetSetUp Anywhere” highlights its commitment to creating an environment where older adults can continue to learn and connect to access preventative health resources and aging-in-place care. This integration enables residents to explore new skills and hobbies, thus reducing isolation and fostering a sense of community and well-being among the county’s older residents.
Melissa Blanar, Director of the Orleans County Office for the Aging said, “We are excited to bring this opportunity to older adults in Orleans County. GetSetUp Anywhere allows older adults to engage, learn, and connect with other peers. Members of the community can utilize this resource easily from their homes. I highly recommend visiting our county website and trying a class.”
Enhancing Access to Learning and Community
“GetSetUp Anywhere” breaks down barriers to learning and discovery by bringing educational opportunities directly to where older adults are most comfortable. This initiative fosters a vibrant learning community that is accessible through local digital platforms, making it a key component of GetSetUp’s age-friendly approach.
Lawrence Kosick, President and Co-Founder of GetSetUp said, “Through ‘GetSetUp Anywhere,’ we are eliminating barriers to learning and interactive learning. By integrating our programming on partner sites like Orleans County, we are enhancing our ability to serve and engage more older adults in meaningful ways. It’s a partnership that benefits everyone involved, helping us fulfill our mission to empower older adults to lead more connected and fulfilling lives.”
To access GetSetUp, go to https://www.orleanscountyny.gov/departments/office_for_the_aging/classes.php.
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