LEARN · AI FOR SENIORS
AI for seniors — in large print, at your pace
Ten calm lessons and six guided helpers. Learn what AI can do, how to stay safe from scams, and how to use it for letters, family messages and appointments.
The one rule
If anyone — even a familiar voice — asks for money or codes urgently, hang up and call them back on a number you already know.
10 MIN1. AI in plain wordsA calm, large-print introduction to AI chat tools: what they do well, where they go wrong, and one safe thing to try today.15 MIN2. Spot AI scams and fake voicesLearn the warning signs of AI-powered scams — fake voices, urgent messages, payment requests — and set up a family code word today.10 MIN3. Ask a chatbot a good questionLearn a simple pattern for asking AI clear questions — who you are, what you need, and how you want the answer — in large print.10 MIN4. Write a warm message to familyUse a guided template to write a warm, clear message to family or friends — for birthdays, news or simply staying in touch.15 MIN5. Prepare questions for a doctor visitWrite a clear list of questions and symptoms before an appointment so nothing is forgotten. AI helps you organise — never diagnose.15 MIN6. Describe and organise your photosUse simple captions to organise family photos and record the stories behind them — a gift for the next generation.10 MIN7. Use your phone’s voice assistantSet reminders, make calls and ask questions by voice. A large-print guide to the assistant already built into your phone.10 MIN8. Keep your information privateSimple rules for keeping personal details safe when using AI apps, websites and messages — what to share and what never to share.15 MIN9. Learn a new hobby with AIUse AI as a patient teacher for gardening, cooking, history or languages — with step-by-step plans at your own pace.15 MIN10. Teach someone what you learnedThe best way to remember is to teach. Share one AI skill with a friend or grandchild using a simple 10-minute teaching plan.
Guided helpers
HELPERMessage to FamilyA large-print guided helper for warm, personal messages to family and friends: birthdays, news, thank-yous or simply keeping in touch.HELPERScam Message CheckerPractise spotting scam warning signs in texts, emails and calls with a large-print checklist. Learn the safe next step every time.HELPERDoctor Visit QuestionsOrganise symptoms, medicines and questions on one page before an appointment, in large print. It helps you remember; it does not give medical advice.HELPERFormal Letter HelperWrite a polite, clear letter to a bank, council, landlord or company: one request, the facts, and what you want them to do.HELPERRecipe AdapterChange a recipe for fewer people, different ingredients or a softer diet, with clear steps in large print. Always check any medical diet advice.HELPERLife Story HelperTurn a photo or memory into a short story your family can keep: who, where, when, what happened and why it mattered.
Questions people ask
Is AI safe for older adults?
Yes, with a few habits: never share codes or passwords, verify urgent requests with a call back, and check health or money advice with a professional.
Can a family member help me?
Please involve them. Each lesson takes 10–15 minutes and works well side by side.