Macaulee Cassaday

Click, Connect, Thrive: The Cyber-Seniors Revolution

Ep: 8
April 24, 2025
Duration: 60 min
Macaulee Cassaday co-founded Cyber-Seniors in 2009 with her sister Kascha after witnessing their grandparents thrive through new digital connections. With a background in theater and a passion for teaching, Macaulee now serves as the Seniors Program Director, where she oversees digital literacy initiatives that empower older adults and foster inclusive intergenerational communities. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Macaulee advocates for technology as a tool for both connection and equity.

In this powerful and heartwarming episode of Life. Reimagined., host Stacey sits down with Macaulee Cassaday, the inspiring co-founder and current Seniors Program Director of Cyber-Seniors, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the digital divide for older adults through intergenerational mentorship and tech training.

Macaulee shares the origin story of Cyber-Seniors, from a high school volunteer project inspired by her grandparents to an internationally recognized movement fueled by empathy, innovation, and youth leadership. She candidly reflects on her personal journey—including her and her grandfather’s shared battle with cancer—and how technology became a lifeline for connection and healing.

Listeners will hear powerful stories of transformation: from the seniors who learned to connect with loved ones across the globe, to the young mentors who gained unexpected wisdom from their elders. The conversation also covers the evolving role of tech in healthcare, the risks of online scams, and why continued learning and curiosity are essential at any age.


🌟 What You’ll Learn

  • How Cyber-Seniors began as a family initiative and blossomed into a global movement.

  • Why intergenerational mentorship is a two-way street of learning and growth.

  • The most common fears seniors face around technology—and how to overcome them.

  • How technology promotes independence, reduces isolation, and enhances wellness for older adults.

  • Practical tips on avoiding online scams and staying cyber-safe.

  • How confidence and curiosity are the real keys to becoming digitally literate at any age.


👩‍💼 Guest: Macaulee Cassaday

Macaulee Cassaday co-founded Cyber-Seniors in 2009 with her sister Kascha after witnessing their grandparents thrive through new digital connections. With a background in theater and a passion for teaching, Macaulee now serves as the Seniors Program Director, where she oversees digital literacy initiatives that empower older adults and foster inclusive intergenerational communities. A proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Macaulee advocates for technology as a tool for both connection and equity.

🔗 Cyber-Seniors Official Website
📞 Free Tech Support: 1-844-217-3057
📩 Email: info@cyberseniors.org
🎥 Cyber-Seniors YouTube Channel
📱 Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram


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