Mumbai, India — 10.06.2025 : In a heart-warming example of
youth-led social – impact, two high school students Riya Kamat and
Aryan Bajoria have launched SeniorConnect.care
, a social initiative designed using workshops and courses to help
India’s senior citizens become more confident and independent in the digital
world
Created with empathy and driven by purpose, by Aryan and Riya – SeniorConnect.care offers
free, easy-to-understand guides for seniors on how to use smartphones, access
healthcare online, avoid digital scams, and stay in touch with loved ones
through technology. The initiative has been developed entirely by two high
schoolers who were inspired by the challenges their own grandparents faced with
everyday technology.
“Watching my grandparents struggle with tech showed me just how
isolating the digital world can be for seniors. SeniorConnect.care brings them
support and connection. “Riya Kamat, student at Singapore American
School & co-founder of SeniorConnect.
“Technology should feel empowering—not intimidating,” adds Aryan
Bajoria, student at Lakshmipat Singhanai Academy & fellow
co-founder. “With SeniorConnect, we’ve tried to create something simple,
friendly, and full of warmth for our seniors.”
What SeniorConnect.care Offers:
- Smartphone &
Internet Basics: Step-by-step guides on using mobile phones, making
video calls, increasing font sizes, enabling voice commands, and more. - Health &
Wellness Tools: Seniors learn how to track vitals via
smartwatches, book telemedicine appointments, set medication alerts, and
safely store digital health records. - Safety Online:
A major focus is placed on helping seniors avoid common digital scams,
especially phishing calls, fake UPI requests, and fraudulent lottery
messages. - Digital Banking
Support: Simplified tutorials on checking balances, paying bills, and
protecting personal information. - Staying Connected:
From WhatsApp and Zoom to Facebook and Instagram, the platform makes
social media and digital communication more accessible. - Tech
Troubleshooting: Easy fixes for everyday tech issues—slow phones, forgotten
passwords, Wi-Fi errors, and more.
Built With Heart and Simplicity
Every aspect of SeniorConnect.care reflects the voices
of seniors, the concerns of caregivers, and the passion of its young creators.
The platform is clean, visually friendly, and written in straightforward
language. It also includes visual slideshow guides, FAQs, and real-life
examples that make technology more relatable for older users.
“This project is very close to our hearts,” say Riya & Aryan “If
even one senior citizen feels more confident or less lonely and more
independent using their phone because of us, that’s a win.
Looking Ahead
Riya and Aryan plan to grow SeniorConnect into
a larger movement by involving volunteers, schools, and RWAs to conduct offline
workshops, expand multilingual resources, and reach senior citizens across
urban and rural India.
For families, caregivers, and senior citizens, SeniorConnect.care is
more than a tech help platform—it’s a digital companion that brings
reassurance, support, and connection.
