For the family helper — setting up a parent or grandparent.
This one's written for you — the son, daughter, or grandchild helping an older loved one. Here's how to give them a safe, confident start with AI, and support them in a way that builds their independence instead of dependence.
The idea
Set them up for confidence, not reliance.
The goal isn't to do it for them — it's to give them a safe, gentle on-ramp and then let them fly. A little setup and a few ground rules go a long way. The biggest gift you can give is patience and the message that they can do this.
The single most valuable thing you can do is have the scam conversation early and without judgment — and agree on a family safe word together.
Try itHelp, don't hover
The hardest part of helping is resisting the urge to take over. For each moment, tap the response that builds their confidence.
The setupGet them started, the easy way
Make the first experience frictionless. Tick these off as you go — it's a 20-minute job that sets them up for months.
That's the whole AI for Seniors course.
From a first nervous chat to spotting scams, writing, staying close to family, and helping a loved one get started — it's all here, any time you'd like to come back. Lovely work taking this on.
Get them started this week
A simple plan to set up someone you love:
- Sit down together and set up a free account.
- Do the first free lesson (first chat) side by side.
- Do the scam-safety lesson and agree on a family safe word.
- Tell them they can always call you first — and mean it.
What you can do now
- Set up an older loved one with AI in an easy, safe way
- Have the scam conversation gently and agree on a safe word
- Support their independence instead of doing it for them
- Be the trusted 'check with me first' person for money matters