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Technology-Help Appointment: Printable Guide
A simple preparation guide for arriving with the right device, a clear goal, and steps you can repeat later.
Open printable PDFWhy this matters
Technology help works best when the learner arrives with one clear goal and the right device. Otherwise the session goes to finding chargers and passwords.
Free help is often available from libraries, senior centers, and nonprofit help lines.
Inside the printable
What this guide helps you do
- Choosing one task to learn
- Bringing the device, charger, and anything needed to hear or see well
- Keeping passwords and verification codes private
- Writing the steps in your own words
- Practicing the task again at home
- Recognizing fake tech-support calls and pop-ups
Official contacts in this guide
Free public and nonprofit services. No affiliate links. Numbers checked September 2026; confirm hours on each official website.
- Senior Planet from AARP Free technology help line for older adults. 888-713-3495
- Eldercare Locator Connects you to your local Area Agency on Aging. 1-800-677-1116 (call or text)