Embarrassment, intimidation and feeling unheard by well-meaning family members are just a few barriers that keep many seniors from embracing technology.

But two Georgia instructors are working to change that — offering free guidance and encouragement to help older adults build digital confidence and improve their daily lives.

Tamiko Leverette is the founder and executive director of Facts to Thrive , a nonprofit organization partnering with local entities to offer free tech classes for seniors at the Gladys Dennard Library in Union City.

Seniors who attend these lunch-and-learn sessions learn mostly about smartphones, including simple concepts — how to turn a phone on or off, answer a call, plug in a charging cord and adjust volume.

Leverette finds seniors trying to navigate these op

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