Improving digital skills
Supporting older people in catching up
Many older people lack digital skills and run the risk of missing out as more and more services are taken online. It’s not always easy to access and learn new skills, but there are a lot of campaigns and initiatives around the UK that have been set up to help older people to get to grips with the internet, emailing and social media. According to information from the UK-based Learning and Work Institute, 6.4 million adults in Britain have never used the internet, with over 65s making up three quarters of this group.
This resource list from You’re the Boss contains a range of useful links to organisations – some UK-specific but many international – which can provide ideas and support for older people who are new to the many benefits the digital age has to offer them.