The Digital Spin

  In the modern digital age, technology plays a crucial role in daily life. However, many seniors aged over 70 encounter difficulties in navigating it. Understanding their interactions with digital media and the services available is vital for fostering an inclusive digital society. Digital Engagement Among Seniors Over 70 Recent studies highlight an increase in digital media usage among older adults. In Finland, individuals over 64 years old spend an average of three hours a day using digital services, especially for banking, healthcare, and public administration. However, 76% of Finnish seniors require assistance, indicating a gap between their usage of these services and their digital skills.  https://www.tietoevry.com/en/newsroom/all-news-and-releases/other-news/2024/05/tietoevry-study-64-of-nordic-seniors-need-help-using-digital-services In the United States, internet usage among seniors increased from 14% in 2000 to 75% in 2021, with 45% using social media. However, man...

 Social media connecting families together The use of social media got more and more common after the Corona pandemic among the elderly. As physical distancing measures were implemented, many elderly individuals found themselves isolated from their usual social circles. This isolation prompted a remarkable digital leap, as they turned to social media platforms to stay connected with family, friends, and the broader community. Many elderly people embraced digital tools to bridge the gap created by physical separation. These used tools were for example Zoom, Teams, Facebook as well as WhatsApp. A lot of families used video calls for their benefit as well as other social media platforms to share daily thoughts and activities. Finnish Pensioners' Federations guide on social media pointed out both the good and the difficult parts of using these digital tools for older people. At first, some seniors had trouble with the technical side of things. They found it hard to understand how to us...