Free Introductory Class Teaches Adults 50+ To Use ChatGPT As Personal Health Assistant

Leading Edge AIvatars offers live, instructor-led 2-hour online course to empower people to take charge of their healthcare.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Leading Edge AIvatars is offering a free, live, instructor-led 2-hour online class called "Take Control of Your Health - AI is Your Tool" designed to teach adults 50 and older (all ages welcome) how to use AI, specifically ChatGPT, as a personal health assistant. The class aims to help participants decode medical test results, check for medication interactions, track health trends, prepare for doctor appointments, create personalized diet and exercise plans, and advocate for themselves with insurance companies.

Why it matters

Many older adults struggle to manage their own and their loved ones' complex healthcare needs, which can feel overwhelming. This class empowers participants to take an active role in their health by leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to become more informed, confident, and in control of their healthcare.

The details

The free 2-hour online class is held every Tuesday from 6-8 PM ET (3-5 PM PT) and includes a live Q&A session. No prior tech experience is required. Participants will learn how to use AI to decode medical test results, check for medication interactions, track health trends, prepare for doctor appointments, create personalized diet and exercise plans, and advocate for themselves with insurance companies.

  • The free online class is held every Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET (3:00 - 5:00 PM PT).
  • The first class is scheduled for February 24, 2026.

The players

Leading Edge AIvatars

A company that teaches people how to use AI in everyday life through warm, live, hands-on training, with a focus on helping beginners, particularly the 50+ community, turn powerful technology into simple, practical tools.

Barri Shane

Co-founder and former Learning Annex Program Director at Leading Edge AIvatars.

Debbie Kahn

Co-founder, lead instructor, and adult education expert at Leading Edge AIvatars.

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What they’re saying

“Everything about healthcare today can feel overwhelming. We created this class so people can feel informed, confident, and back in control - giving them more time to do the things they love.”

— Barri Shane, Co-founder and former Learning Annex Program Director

“No one should feel intimidated or powerless when it comes to their own health. This class gives ordinary adults clarity, confidence, and tools they can use immediately - without jargon or anxiety.”

— Debbie Kahn, Co-founder, lead instructor, and adult education expert

What’s next

The first free online class is scheduled for February 24, 2026, and will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET (3:00 - 5:00 PM PT) going forward.

The takeaway

This free class empowers older adults to take an active role in managing their healthcare by leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT to become more informed, confident, and in control of their health, without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by the complexities of the healthcare system.