You spoke, and we listened!Over the last year, Senior Planet has been hard at work redesigning seniorplanet.org to better suit your needs.We spoke to participants and compiled the feedback you have shared with the hotlineand created a new and improved Senior Planet experience that will debut in the next couple of months.Want to be the first to hear when the website will go live? Sign up for our newsletters!What is Changing:For the first time, seniorplanet.org will support the creation ofuser accounts.
These accounts will let you personalize your Senior Planet experience.You will be able to save upcoming classesyoureinterested in, view recordingsof classes you register for, save articles and videos for future reference, and more.As a bonus, these new accounts will work forSenior Planet Communitytoo!Not a fan of accounts?Dontworry,youllstill be able toregister for andjoin programs, read articles, and view resources without one.Helpful New FeaturesSome other featureswereexcited about:Reminders tonotify youwhen programs are about to begin or are canceledImproved Add to Calendarfeaturethat now supports Outlook and includes Zoom linksThe ability to browse and filter by topic (like Creativity and AI)Program recommendations based on your interestsImproved search function (no more pastclasses!)A refreshed look and feel thatembodiesour motto:Aging with AttitudeWhat is Staying the Same:Our commitment to designing something by and for older adults has not changed.
Thoughwereadding new features, many of our design principles (like large text and clutter-free webpages) will stay the same.Many peoplealsoshared that they likehow the website is laid out.The new site will have a similar layout and navigation, so you will still be able to find what you are looking for!Where Can I Get Support?A week before the site launches,wellbe running classes to preview whatthe new sitewill look like in detail and walk throughsome ofthe new features.The Senior PlanetHotline will also be available to answer any questions and help you create an account.Wellbe sharing more sneak peeks over the next few weeks sign up for our newslettersto stay in-the-know!Deirdre Lee serves as Director of Virtual Program Experiences for Senior Planet from AARP (formerly managing the organizations licensing program).Based in Denver, she oversees Senior Planets online programs as well as the free hotline for tech or Senior Planet questions (available at 888-713-3495).
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