Enjoy culture and entertainment from the living room
As a result of COVID-19 many arts and entertainment events have been cancelled around the world. One positive during this time is that many of these experiences have been bought online to be enjoyed from the comfort of your living room.
Think about your Digital Legacy
As part of our digital footprint we have to consider what we want to happen with our digital information. Our digital legacy is both the information we have created as well as what may be created by others.
Modern libraries are a gateway to digital resources for seniors
Libraries are a great source of free apps, subscriptions and digital skills support. We’ve put together a list of FREE options for audio books, ebooks and streaming services that you may be able to get through your local library membership. Perfect for anyone looking to save money.
Why the camera app is a great introduction to smart devices for seniors
We are often told by younger people that mum, dad, grandma or granddad won’t use a smart device and there is no point in trying.
Pretty much everyone enjoys looking at photos of the people they love. This is why we believe a great entry point to supporting an older person’s digital journey is to ‘demystify’ the camera app.
Practical lessons from our technology events with seniors
Over our time running Tea and Technology events we’ve learnt quite a bit about how our attendees like to interact and learn. We thought we’d share some practical lessons that can be useful for everyone.
How to support your parents to start using technology
This article is for the older children out there helping parents and grandparents to use technology. We’ve identified three simple hints to keep in mind when teaching your parents and grandparents technology.
7 Useful iPhone and iPad tips for Seniors and Carers
We’ve shared seven useful iPad and iPhone features we use regularly for ourselves or our families to make life a little easier.