Welcome to Socially Skilled Seniors, Inc

Socially Skilled Seniors, Inc. is a faith-based organization in Virginia Beach dedicated to encouraging, empowering, and equipping adults aged 65 and older with the skills to confidently navigate today’s digital world. Our mission is to help seniors stay connected, informed, and engaged through the use of modern technology and social platforms.

Below are a few key areas where we help seniors develop valuable and practical skills:

What We Offer Seniors

 Overview of Our Services

Socially Skilled Seniors, Inc. is a faith based organization in Virginia Beach dedicated to encouraging, empowering, and equipping adults aged 65 and older with the skills to confidently navigate today’s digital world. Our mission is to help seniors stay connected, informed, and engaged through the use of modern technology and social platforms. We believe that lifelong learning is a gift from God that supports independence, strengthens the mind, and deepens meaningful relationships.

Below are key areas where we help seniors develop practical and valuable skills:

Digital Devices and Essentials
We teach seniors how to use smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other everyday devices with confidence. This includes basic setup, safe browsing, email use, and understanding important device settings.

Social Media and Online Communication
Members learn how to stay in touch with family and friends through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and video calling apps. We focus on safe interaction, privacy settings, and building positive online habits.

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
We introduce seniors to helpful tools such as voice assistants, AI based services, and online learning platforms. Our goal is to make new technology simple, friendly, and accessible.

Online Safety and Scam Awareness
We equip seniors with practical steps to recognize and avoid online scams, protect personal information, and create strong passwords. Cyber safety is one of our top priorities.

Daily Life Tech Skills
We guide seniors through practical tasks such as online shopping, telehealth appointments, digital banking basics, and using apps that support wellness, transportation, and organization.

Faith Integrated Learning and Community Support
We provide a positive, uplifting environment grounded in Christian values. Our classes encourage fellowship, patience, and confidence, reminding seniors that God has given them the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

Mission

Our Mission

 Socially Skilled Seniors, a faith-based organization, our mission is to encourage, empower, and equip adults aged 65 and older with the skills to confidently navigate today’s technologies, including social platforms and emerging tools such as artificial intelligence.

Grounded in the truth of 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind,” we believe lifelong learning is a God-given gift that fuels vitality, sharpens the mind, and nurtures meaningful human connection.

Through engaging classes, workshops, activities, and group training, we promote growth in four key areas: social technology, AI education, digital awareness, and personal wellness.

By partnering with churches, community organizations, independent living, and assisted living communities, Socially Skilled Seniors strives to be a trusted educational resource that enriches lives, strengthens community bonds, and inspires seniors to embrace technology with confidence and faith..

Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower adults aged 65 and older to embrace independence through lifelong learning, guided by faith and purpose. We aim to equip seniors with the skills to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing, technology-driven world.

As technology continues to shape daily life, many older adults face challenges that can affect their independence, confidence, and connection with others. Socially Skilled Seniors, a faith-based organization, envisions a future where technology is not a barrier but a bridge, a resource that enhances life, fosters self-esteem, builds confidence, and affirms that learning, growth, and purpose have no age limit.

What are Social Technologies?

According to  Gartner Glossary,  Social Technology is any technology that facilitates social interactions and is enabled by a communications capability, such as the Internet or a mobile device. Examples are social software (e.g., wikis, blogs, social networks) and communication capabilities (e.g., Web conferencing) that are targeted at and enable social interactions, ( Gartner, Inc. 2023). Our goal is to  keep seniors informed and updated about the latest social technologies, to offer education on how to properly utilize such devices,  and to provide knowledge regarding device safety along with internet safety.