Free technology program available at Colorado Springs Senior Center [Video]

COLORADO SPRINGS — In today’s fast-paced digital world, many of our senior community members can feel a bit left behind. According to the FBI, seniors are among the most targeted victims of online scams. Fraud complaints from the country’s elderly population increased by 14% last year with more than $3 billion reported in losses.

This alarming data highlights the need for programs that equip our seniors with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and keep up with the times.

“It’s a little bit of fear and feeling left behind because of where the world is going, and maybe when they finished their career and went into retirement, things were very different than now,” said Tom Lathrop, Senior Center Director of Operations.

That’s why the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s Senior Center is teaming up with AARP Senior Planet. They’re launching a technology series designed to help our older neighbors confidently navigate the tech landscape.

“It’s that attitude that I’m going to help you …