Computer Group Session Tuesday December 9th 2014 at 10:00AM- Computers for Dummies

Computers for Dummies

For Seniors: How to Customize the Windows Taskbar

You can customize the location and appearance of the Windows taskbar. The taskbar contains icons (buttons) for open windows, as well as icons that are pinned to the taskbar so that you can open those windows 

For Seniors: How to Change Your Computer’s Desktop Background

The Windows desktop gives you the flexibility to personalize it. You can display your favorite picture of your grandchildren on your desktop or use the color of your choice as your background.

For Seniors: How to Set Up a Screen Saver for Your Computer

If you want an animated sequence to appear on your desktop when your computer isn’t in use for a period of time, set up a screen saver.

For Seniors: How to Change Your Computer’s User Account Picture

Not only can each person who uses your computer have his own user account, but each user can add a picture to user account.

For Seniors: How to Move a Computer File or Folder

Sometimes you save a file or folder in one place on your computer but in reorganizing your work, you decide that you want to move the item to another location. 

Computer Group Session Tuesday December 2nd 2014 at 10:00AM- Sarting Over - Computer Basics

Many of you may not have participated in our Basic Computer Session.

Sometimes an Introduction or Review of Things helps. 

We can all learn from this Session. 

Click on the next line for the Manual.

Computer Basics - Introduction to Computers

1. Start and shut down the windows operating system.

2. Become familiar with the desktop and the parts of 
    a window.

3. Control the size of a window and minimize to the 
    taskbar.

4. Use and master the mouse to start and close 
    programs.

5. Review common computer terminology.

6. Learn how to use menus.

7. The Yellow Mouse Exercise.

8. The Taskbar.

9. Mouse Fundamentals.

10. The Keyboard.

11. Mousercisor Exercise.

12. Highlight, Copy and Paste.

13. Solitaire.

Special Workshop November 25th at 10:00AM- Creating a Family History with Descriptions and Pictures

Instructor: Blanche Bailey

My plan is as follows:

1. Start with copying old photograph prints

2. Outlining your narrative for the picture.

3. Put it together in Power Point by inserting the data.  

For example:

If I were doing my ancestors one by one and started with my maternal grandmother, I would start with a picture of her, then give her birth place and early life, then another picture of her house in NY, then about her Boarding house, maybe with a picture of a census listing with her boarders, then to the house in Brooklyn with picture followed by text. 

I think that might be enough for the Session.

We have the learning process for each student to master the process of creating their file.

The Plan can be adjusted as we try it out next week.  

Student should bring:

1. Old pictures, digital or printed.

2. Word files or printed documents.

Computer Group Session Tuesday November 18th 2014 at 10:00AM- Tools and tips for proper PC maintenance

 PC Maintenance

Files and Data:

How to check to be sure your disk defragmentation is set correctly

·         What is fragmentation

·         Why is it important

·         How to find the setting and change if necessary

How to do disk cleanup

·         Where is disk cleanup

·         What should I let the tool clean up

How to find and install gadgets

·         Finding gadgets

·         Installing the cpu memory and capacity gadget

How to access task manager

·         What is task manager

·         How to invoke task manager

·         Using the tabs

·         Checking running processes

How to check startup items

·         How do I find my startup items

·         How to stop a program or function from starting at boot time

How to boot into safe mode

·         What is safe mode

·         What can I do in safe mode

·         What should I avoid in safe mode

How to locate nuisance internet browser (helpers)

·         What are they

·         Why are they a nuisance

·         How to find and disable them

How to uninstall unwanted programs

·         How to use the control panel

·         How to safely uninstall programs

Medicare Advantage Plans for 2015 October 21st at 10:00AM

Medicare Advantage Plans - Available  in this Area

Types of Insurance Available for Seniors:

•         Medicare Only

–        You pay Medicare Part B fee

–        You pay 20% of doctors charges

–        You pay hospital deductible

–        You pay for prescription drugs

•         Medicare Supplement Plans + Separate Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)

–        Jerry covered this last week

•         Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

–        The insurance company operates as a contractor for Medicare

–        The plans usually cover both medical and drug costs

–        You use a single private insurance card

–        You pay a “copay” when you visit the doctor and receive no bill

–        The plans pay doctors and hospitals at Medicare rates

–        You still have to pay the Medicare Part B fee

Medicare Advantage Plans:

•         Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans

•         Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans

•         Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) Plans

•         Special Needs Plans (SNP)

•         Only HMO and PPO Plans are covered in this presentation because they are the only ones that are available in this area.

HMO vs PPO

•         An HMO provides full coverage for only a fixed network of doctors and hospitals

–        Network covers part or all of a single state only

•         A PPO provides coverage for

–        A fixed network of doctors and hospitals, plus

–        Doctors and hospitals outside the network

•         PPO costs may be significantly higher for doctors and hospitals outside the network

–        Copays

–        Maximum out-of-pocket costs

–        Deductibles

HMO Plans:

•         Aetna

–        Medicare Value Plan

–        Medicare Standard Plan

•         ConnectiCare

–        VIP Prime 1

–        VIP Prime 3

•         United Health Care

–        MedicareComplete Plan 3

–        MedicareComplete Plan 2

–        MedicareComplete Plan 1

•         Anthem

–        MediBlue Value Plan

PPO Plans:

•         Aetna

–        Standard Plan

–        Select Plan

•         ConnectiCare

–        Option 3

–        Option 1

•         United Health Care

–        AARP MedicareComplete Choice

Aetna Plan Estimated Cost Comparisons

Column 1:           Medical - one chronic condition or multiple health issues

Drugs – 3 generic prescription drugs

Column 2:           Medical - more than one chronic condition and an occasional major procedure

Drugs – 2 generic prescription drugs and 2 branded prescription drugs

Plan Name & Type	Column 1	Column 2
	Cost, $/Year	Cost, $/Year
HMO:
Aetna Medicare Value Plan
Premium	0	0
Medical	1068	2647
Drug	459	5834
Total	1527	8481
Aetna Medicare Standard Plan
Premium	1416	1416
Medical	893	2601
Drug	459	5834
Total	2768	9851
PPO:
Aetna Medicare Standard Plan
Premium	1200	1200
Medical	832	2371
Drug	459	5834
Total	2491	9405
Aetna Medicare Select Plan
Premium	1668	1668
Medical	427	1064
Drug	108	5712
Total	2203	8444