To increase their digital literacy, seniors and the elderly must be intentional about it, stay patient, and ask for lots of help! It is also important that they learn about cyber security to prevent them from becoming a scammer’s next victim.
Seniors and the elderly are often easy prey for cyber criminals. Maybe they are too trusting or just don’t know what NOT to click on. Use this guide and tips to improve cybersecurity for seniors and the elderly.
Technology is hard to avoid and many seniors are reluctantly joining the party. The best tablets for senior citizens are easy to use, with large easy to read screens, lightweight, with a long battery life. Here are my top recommendations!
When thinking about a computer, many seniors consider both laptops and tablets. Laptops are heavier and a bit more difficult to learn but have more options. Tablets are easier to learn and lighter weight but more fragile and limited.
Not all seniors take naturally to computers and technology. But resources for computer tutoring for seniors like these can help. Learn about helpful books, video training, and websites that can help seniors and the elderly learn to use computers.
Many seniors just want a basic laptop that is easy to use. The simplest laptops for seniors are lightweight, have large screens, loud speakers, and keyboards with large buttons. Often a separate mouse is easier to use than a built-in one. Here are my recommendations.
Here are my recommended mice and mouse alternatives for helping with wrist pain, finger pain, and thumb pain from arthritis. Or, read on for a buying guide with advice on how to shop for a computer mouse for arthritis sufferers.
As computer usage increases among seniors and the elderly, it is sometimes necessary to find the right products to make using technology easier. Standard keyboard letters and keys can be difficult for seniors with low vision. Seniors with arthritis may experience pain. Here are the best keyboards for seniors!