Senior Information System

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging’s (DAAA) Senior Information System (SIS) is a one million dollar, ten-year project under the Detroit Empowerment Zone’s Family Elder Network. Under this initiative, DAAA uses computers and advanced technology to make information and assistance, computer training, and access to the Internet available to older adults, family caregivers, and aging professionals.

Information and Assistance
The purpose of the Shared Information and Referral Database Project was to use computer technology and a shared database to expand the capacity of participating organizations to provide older adults, caregivers and professionals with information about community-based resources. Under this project, a network of service providers gained access to the Detroit Public Library’s TIP Database.

As a result of evaluating the project and transitioning the project to its next phase, DAAA is planning to provide information and assistance services directly for the Empowerment Zone and the larger community. For more information about Information and Assistance services please contact the Detroit Area Agency on Aging or submit a request for information using the electronic Request for Information form provided on this Web site.

Detroit Eldernet Online
The purpose of the Detroit Eldernet Online Web site Project was to foster communication, information-sharing and improve access to services for older adults, caregivers and community agencies serving the elderly within the Detroit Empowerment Zone and the Greater Detroit area. The mission of this project was to help the community to use computers and advanced technology to stay informed about aging issues, trends and events and provide links to local, state and national Web sites.

The Detroit Eldernet Online Web site, at www.detroiteldernet.org, is a community-based Web site that was developed in collaboration with United Way Community Services, the Detroit Public Library and the Detroit Eldernet Online Resource Panel. This Web site averages over 6,000 hits a month and provides information about the Detroit Area Agency on Aging and the local Aging Network.

The Detroit Eldernet Online Project transitioned to its next phase during October 2003. Detroit Eldernet Online users can now access all the resources and advanced technical capabilities of the Detroit Area Agency on Aging’s Web site www.DAAA1A.org. where they will find relevant information that can benefit their everyday lives.

SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers
The purpose of the SeniorNet Computer Learning Center Project was to teach older adults how to use computers for their daily needs, personal growth and enjoyment. In order to achieve this purpose, the Detroit Area Agency on Aging has worked with local organizations to organize three SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers where persons 55 years and older can learn computer and Internet skills for nominal class fees.

The three SeniorNet Computer Learning Centers are all located in the Detroit Empowerment Zone. In order to participate, you must be 55 years old or older, maintain SeniorNet membership each year and pay nominal class fees. Preference is given to older adults who live within the Detroit Empowerment Zone. For the nearest computer lab to you, contact one of our centers:

East
Butzel Family Center SeniorNet Computer Learning Center
7737 Kercheval
Suite 104
Detroit, MI 48214
Telephone: (313) 852-4745
Fax: (313) 852-4746
Email: www.bseniornet@yahoo.com

Central
St. Patrick Senior Center SeniorNet Computer Learning Center
58 Parsons Street, 2nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Telephone (313) 833-7080
Email: www.stpatricks@ameritech.net
Web Site: www.stpatseniorcenter.com

Southwest
John Villa Center SeniorNet Computer Learning Center
Metropolitan Retiree Service Center
5886 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48209
Telephone: (313) 843-3794
Fax: (313) 843-2426
Email: www.JohnVilla5886@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.matrixhumanservices.org

SeniorNet Membership Benefits

Free or Inexpensive Computer Classes
Open Lab Sessions for Practicing or Projects
Internet Access
Intergenerational Opportunities
Quarterly Newletters
Access to SeniorNet Computer Classes via www.SenrioNet.org
Discounts on Computer Hardware and Software
Volunteer Opportunities in the Computer Lab

Computer Training
A variety of computer training classes are available to each state-of-the art computer lab along with special events and activities. Computer classes are offered in a small group, fun and non-pressured setting. Course offerings vary from center to center and may include the following:

Introduction to Computers
Windows
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Desktop Publishing
Family Tree Maker
Keyborading
Tutorials
E-Mail
Open Lab Sessions
Exploring the Internet
Finding Web-Based Health Information

Sponsors

Adult Well-Being Services
Butzel Family Center
Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Detroit Empowerment Zone
Detroit Recreation Department
Detroit Riverview Hospital/St. John Health System
Metropolitan Retirees Services Center
St. Patrick Senior Center