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How to close the digital gap for the elderly? Mastering digital technology has become a key component for inclusion, especially for older people. It’s vital to provide technology access and training to older adults. The lack of access to technology and training for the elderly leads to an exclusion from society, aggravating an already worrying trend of isolation and loneliness among the elderly.
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Digital inclusion
Although the number of older people who are digitally connected continues to rise, there is still a large percentage of people over 55 who are not online.
In this module we'll learn ways to provide older adults with the skills / knowledge they need to access our digital world.
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Life also happens online, and Older Generation Faces a Digital exclusion
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The communication and connection possible online can be especially valuable for older adults.
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Within the population of older adults, internet adoption rates vary by age, ethnicity, education and income.
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Ageism may contribute to the digital divide.
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Educational resources improve the use of technology and confidence in key digital skills by older adults.
Benefits / Advantages - The chance to 'age in place'
- Socialisation
- Social connection
- Shopping
- Activities
- Entertainement
- Exercise
- Convenience
- Medication management
- Health tracking
- Safety
- Help with the press of a button
- Personal monitoring devices
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