Tech Savvy Seniors

Lock-down is tough for everyone; especially for those who are immune compromised and/or alone, quarantine can be even more difficult. Couple that with lack of technology and the loneliness become nearly intolerable. For many seniors, technology awareness and proficiency were not necessarily a part of their skill set.
​The Coronavirus crisis, however, has motivated them to lean and expand their knowledge of technology. Video chats, Zoom classes, and access to other resources, such as news, shopping, or tele-medicine options, can be key to surviving the lock-down. A survey by TheSeniorList.com found that those above the age of 60 are using technology more frequently now. Grocery shopping, app downloads, and financial transactions are all on the rise with seniors. Technology is a tool to navigate the new reality and seniors are embracing this change.