SeniorCenter.com Information

LaConner New Media, producers of the senior-focused portal SeniorCenter.com and lead providers of Internet services designed for the mature Web surfer, is bridging the gap between senior citizens and the Internet by providing a complete Internet access solution designed for both senior housing owner/operators and their residents. The company supplies in-room and community center hardware, software, Internet access, training, support and the SeniorCenter.com portal for a low monthly fee with no up-front charges. LaConner New Media generates revenues through monthly ISP fees, advertising, affiliate sales, point-of-care fees-for-service and the sale of Internet equipment and peripherals. The company leverages strong competencies in sales to the senior housing industry, portal content development and training methods used to accelerate seniors' adoption rate to the Internet. Metrics gathered from a six-month test of equipment, services and procedures show the enthusiastic participants spending an average of two to four hours a day using the Internet. Sending e-mail, playing games, navigating for topic-specific information and shopping prove to be popular with the test group.