Technology Resources for Health

This resource is to provide older adults and physical therapists with a variety of resources for accessing and using technology.

 Setting up wireless internet in the home

• 1.)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBqy9ZIxa_Y

 Written instructions on how to set up Wi-Fi in home

•  2.) https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/basic-computer-skills/how-to-set-up-a-wifi-network/1/

Pairing a Bluetooth device

             Using an Android device

• 3.)https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075925?hl=en#zippy=%2Coption-use-the-settings-app-all-bluetooth-accessories

• 4.) HOP-UP-PT video on how to turn on Bluetooth on phone or tablet

Using an Apple device

•  5.) )https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204091 

Discounted phone and internet options

• 6.)  https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2021/programs-older-adults-computers-internet-access.html

• 7.) https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/ebb#eligibility

AARP discounted phone options

• 8.) https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/all/consumer-cellular-10002/

       TracFone support and information

• 9.) https://www.tracfone.com/support (TracFone information/support)

Video Conferencing

Skype setup

•  10.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhwens7f_tg

             Written instructions on how to make a Skype call

•  11.) https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA10613/how-do-i-make-a-call-in-skype

• 12.) https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-set-up-a-skype-conference-call

Scheduling a Skype meeting

• 13.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_uesMV78eE

How to use Zoom video written instructions

• 14.) https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials

Activity Monitor

Troubleshooting a Garmin Activity Monitor:

• 15.) https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=TVtJ74jg5E2yJzM3kS8iA9 

• 16.) HOP-UP-PT video on how to download the Garmin connect app on Android or iPhone

• 17.) HOP-UP-PT video on how to create a Garmin account and connect watch to app

Garmin support center for Garmin Vivofit with 4 written instructions

• 18.) https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=582444&tab=topics

Garmin owner’s manual

• 19.)https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/vivofit4/EN-US/vivofit_4_OM_EN-US.pdf

iPad resources

iPad user guide

• 20.) https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/welcome/ipados