AARP Skills Builder

Senior Centers & Social · Massachusetts · Free

Online courses and tools to help adults 50+ learn new skills. Useful for seniors who've lost a spouse, retired recently, or moved to a new city and need new community. Volunteer programs (AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion) include modest stipends in some cases. Intergenerational programs (volunteering with kids, mentoring) consistently improve mood and cognition in older adults. Open at no cost to Massachusetts seniors and the families supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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