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1st Jul 2023IanW8 commented on:
Is the digital world excluding older people?I volunteer in a library offering digital support for mobiles and computers. Most of my clients are over 60 (but not exclusively). After a chat, using non IT terminology, most people are able to understand the basics and are keen to develop their knowledge. The usual comments are that they were frightened to try which is understandable, and concerned about what they have heard about being scammed. My oldest client was about 90!ViewDate:
14th May 2019IanW8 commented on:
Should parents have the option not to vaccinate their children?I have visited the website as you suggested and followed this up by visiting several peer reviewed websites which I have used professionally for many years. I agree the more information you receive can be helpful. Interpreting the information however is also very useful.ViewDate:
5th Apr 2019IanW8 commented on:
Which mobile phone should I consider ?Smartphones such as Samsung, iphones have features via the accessibility setting which allows increasing font/text size as well to use speech to text facility. I assist with people with sight problems and dexterity and a decent smartphone has a big impact on managing your concerns. Dora is fine but with limitations.ViewDate:
11th Mar 2019IanW8 commented on:
Is going digital isolating elderly people?I volunteer with libraries giving support to many people on laptops. Smartphones.,tablets as well as security issues. The vast majority are aged between 50 and 80ish. Most of my job is providing confidence to people who have been frightened to learn or have been shown by someone who rushes through instruction.