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Explore new technology
Apps like FaceTime, Zoom and Skype offer fun and inter­
esting ways to connect face-to-face with family and
friends, even if it's a screen version. And most don't re­
quire a terrific amount of tech­savvy: a neighbor, niece
or nephew can help with a quick tutorial.
Even popular board games have gone virtual. Classics
like Monopoly, Scattergories and Scrabble can be played
online together, and there are a host of sites with card
games, trivia and other fun activities to do together. A
game night is a great way to bring people closer, and
take your mind off your worries.
you need help getting started with a smartphone or
tablet to use this technology, check the offerings from a
carrier like Consumer Cellular. They've been an approved
AARP provider for more than 10 years, and in addition to
low prices and a wide variety of phones, offer top-rated
customer support, which makes setting up and using
your service easy.
Stay active in the community, from home
It may sound counterintuitive.
How can you remain a part of the community if you need
to stay sep­arated from it?
Many organizations, like political parties, faith-based
groups or non­profits, offer remote, options, relying on
volunteers to make phone calls. Explore your options for
doing community-based activity right at home.

Make a phone call
All the digital options available today may make a simple phone call seem old fashioned. But some­times, the old ways
are the best ways. Just hearing someone's voice can-be enough to lift both your spir­its. Even if you only reach voice­
mail, you've let someone know you were thinking about them, which is always good medicine.
Social distancing doesn't have to mean social isolation, and even a threat like coronavirus should not force us to be
alone. Now, more than ever, people need to find smart ways to stay connected.

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Roundtable Discussion - What’s Happing with our
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