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Senior surfers

Websites aimed at senior citizens using the Web

Age Concern [External Site] 
A UK charity concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people and a leading authority on ageing related issues.

Baby Boomer Bistro [External Site]
A chat cafe for older people.

Silver Surfers [External Site]
A huge link library focused on the needs of older people.

Seniors Network [External Site]
An independent information resource for older people.

Help the Aged [External Site] 
A charity committed to addressing the issues that matter to older people. Working together with older people they campaign, research and develop practical solutions to issues facing this community.

BBC 50+ [External Site]
A site from the BBC with loads of information, advice and comment on being 50 plus.

Silver Surfers Day [External Site]
This is a website that coordinates the annual Adult Learners' Week event, called Silver Surfers' Day. It lists places where events are held - in all sorts of organisations from pubs to Government buildings - where over-50s can have their first 'go' of internet/email. It takes place every May on the Friday of Adult Learners' Week. There are also awards for over-50s who have done inspiring things on the internet.