STEPHAN GEYER | Helping oldies bridge the digital divide is something we can all do
We have a social responsibility to make information technology more accessible to the older generation
The Covid-19-induced state of emergency, and the resultant precautionary measures, have put the social wellbeing and mental health of many older people (60 years and older) at risk. Social isolation, emotional loneliness, lack of social support and the avoidance of routine daily activities, such as going out to buy groceries, are the reality for many older pe ople. Access to digital devices could address many of these challenges. Unfortunately, digital inequality impedes many of the 727-million older people across the world from maintaining both close and peripheral social contacts, obtaining social support and attending to routine activities...
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