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by Alice Cuthbertson (Author)
AI doesn't have to be scary. It can be your friendly helper.
Technology is changing faster than ever, and for many seniors and caregivers, artificial intelligence can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even intimidating. Questions about privacy, safety, scams, and unfamiliar technology often create more anxiety than excitement.
But what if AI could become a trusted companion instead?
In The AI Handbook: For Seniors and Their Caregivers, author Alice M. B. Cuthbertson provides a warm, practical, and easy-to-understand guide designed specifically for older adults and the people who support them. Written in clear language without technical jargon, this book transforms artificial intelligence from a mystery into a useful everyday tool.
Whether you're a senior who wants to stay connected with family, a caregiver helping a loved one navigate technology, or simply someone curious about how AI can improve daily life, this handbook offers step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and reassuring advice.
Inside you'll discover how AI can help you:
- Stay connected with children, grandchildren, friends, and loved ones
- Improve health and wellness through reminders, organization, and supportive tools
- Recognize online scams, misinformation, and digital threats
- Find new opportunities for creativity, learning, and entertainment
- Preserve family stories, memories, and personal history for future generations
- Use popular AI tools safely and confidently
- Access and navigate today's leading Generative AI applications
- Build confidence with technology at your own pace
Filled with practical exercises, caregiver tips, a comprehensive glossary, helpful illustrations, and a quick-reference safety guide, this book was created to meet seniors exactly where they are, regardless of their technical experience.
Inspired by the author's childhood experiences visiting nursing homes with her mother, a nurse, this book is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to benefit from technology, regardless of age.
Artificial intelligence is not about replacing human connection. It is about strengthening it.
Whether you're taking your first steps into the digital world or helping someone you love do the same, The AI Handbook: For Seniors and Their Caregivers will help you move from uncertainty to confidence, from hesitation to curiosity, and from fear to possibility.
Because learning never grows old.
And neither does the human spirit.
Book Features
✓ Written specifically for seniors and caregivers
✓ Easy-to-read format with large print
✓ Simple explanations without technical jargon
✓ Practical examples and exercises
✓ Online safety and scam prevention guidance
✓ Comprehensive AI glossary
✓ Quick Reference Safety Card
✓ Black-and-white illustrations throughout
✓ Resources for continued learning
✓ Perfect for individuals, families, libraries, senior centers, retirement communities, churches, and caregiver organizations
Part of The AI Parenting Handbook Series
