AT&T Mobility and Brookdale Senior Living Host First 'Cell Phones for Seniors' Public...

AT&T Mobility and Brookdale Senior Living Host First 'Cell Phones for Seniors'
Public Service Event in New York City
Wireless Representatives Tutor Mature Adults, Providing Tips At Free
Educational Seminar in Battery Park January 13

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Mobility announced today
the first in a series of new public service events in New York City designed
to benefit the city's mature population. The company will host the first "Cell
Phones for Seniors" event in Manhattan on Tuesday, January 13th from 1 p.m. to
3 p.m. at The Hallmark Battery Park City -- 455 North End Avenue.
"We're delighted AT&T Mobility is hosting this free public service program
for our residents," said Ulrich Wall, executive director for The Hallmark
Battery Park City, a Brookdale Senior Living independent living community.
"This is a vital learning experience for older adults who want to become more
familiar with their wireless phones and learn more about staying connected
with available technology."
Alan J. Gerson, New York City Councilman representing District 1 which
includes Battery Park City, noted, "Today, it's more important than ever that
mature adults learn how to use wireless phones. It's the way the world
communicates. This training will not only help them take advantage of the many
features offered by wireless technology, but increase their feeling of safety
and security as well by knowing how to use their wireless phone in an
emergency."
"We are very proud to be part of this initiative. Now more than ever more
mature adults are embracing new technology such as wireless to stay connected
to family and friends," added Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager
of AT&T Mobility in New York/New Jersey. "More are sending text messages and
are eager to learn about GPS wireless services and how to surf the Internet
from their cell phone."
Participants from The Hallmark Battery Park City are encouraged to bring
their wireless phone regardless of which wireless carrier they currently use.
AT&T Mobility also will also have "practice" phones on-site. The session will
cover everything from mobile phone basics, such as controlling the volume on
your phone, to checking voice mail to storing a number in the phone's address
book. Seniors can also learn about AT&T Mobility's Hearing Aid Compatible
(HAC) options as well as how to send text messages and share pictures on their
phones. Volunteers from the company will provide hands-on demonstrations and
one-on-one instructional support.
During the event, Hallmark Battery Park City is encouraging attendees to
drop off any old or used cell phones for Cell Phones for Soldiers. Proceeds
from the recycled phones will be used by Cell Phones for Soldiers to buy long
distance calling cards for our military overseas. For more information, visit
http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
For the complete array of offerings from AT&T Mobility, visit
http://www.att.com.
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The Hallmark Battery Park City is a Brookdale Senior Living community.
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. is the leading owner and operator of senior
living communities throughout the United States. The company owns and operates
independent living, assisted living, dementia care, skilled nursing and
continuing care retirement centers. In all, Brookdale operates 550 communities
in 35 states with a capacity to serve approximately 52,000 residents, as well
as operating a dedicated rehabilitation and therapy group serving its
communities and residents nationwide. Brookdale is committed to providing
exceptional living experiences within properties that are purpose-built,
designed and operated to help residents live well while achieving an Optimum
Life(R). Brookdale Senior Living communities provide a daily experience of
programs, services and care that are unique as a result of the collective
talents and inspiration of the residents, their families, and its associates
-- demonstrating Brookdale's promise of "Our People Make the Difference."
Brookdale is a publicly-traded company (NYSE: BKD). For more information,
visit http://www.brookdaleliving.com.
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