2026

A two-day workshop hosted by the School of Social Work and the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley designed to strengthen online confidence and promote awareness of digital fraud.

For more information or future collaborations please contact: Minzhi.ye@utrgv.edu or (956)-665-2628

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Talks
2026
Tuesday, March 24th
9:15 AM

Digital Challenges Experienced by Older Adults in Hidalgo County

Migdalia (Dee) Ochoa, Silver Ribbons Community Partners

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Defining the Current Senior Population

Robert Obregon, Texas Senior Medicare Patrol, Better Business Bureau Education Foundation

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

Digital Tools, Human Impact: Enhancing Older Adults' Wellness and Caregiver Support

Leticia Guzman-Sanchez, Wellmed Charitable Foundation

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

What Am I Actually Sharing? Everyday Data Decisions and How to Stay in Control

Yair Cabrera Menendez, University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM

Acceptance and effectiveness of video-conferenced depression treatment and fall prevention for homebound older adults

Namkee G. Choi, University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

10:40 AM

Techno Loteria: Working with Senior Planet from AARP

Darryl Greer, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Wednesday, March 25th
9:15 AM

How Not to Get Hacked: The internet is a beach with no lifeguard.

Kenneth Castillo, RGV Cyber

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

9:30 AM

Navigating Through NCDV Digital Resources

Dyanyra Fonseca, Nuestra Clinica Del Valle

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

Tap, Click, or Scam? Staying Safe with Digital Wallets

Veronica Alegria, Texas Senior Medicare Patrol

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Protecting Older Adults in Hospice Care: Digital Risks and Vulnerabilities

Monalisa Gonzalez, Aurora House Foundation

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM

Social and Personal Factors That Influence Older Adult's Technology Use

Ashley S. Bangert, University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM