45 Times Old People Used The Internet And Provided Us With Comedy Gold

Learning the ropes of the internet takes a bit of time and a certain level of dedication. Learning what and where to click is only part of it—it’s also understanding the culture, how things are done, security and safety online, all that jazz.

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All memes aside, why is it so darn hard for older generations to use current-day tech?Some stats have been crunchedin hopes of answering this question.According to Eurostat, 87% of folks over the age of 75 (that’s back in 2018) have never really been online. That’s nearly 9 of 10 seniors, mind you.

All memes aside, why is it so darn hard for older generations to use current-day tech?Some stats have been crunchedin hopes of answering this question.

According to Eurostat, 87% of folks over the age of 75 (that’s back in 2018) have never really been online. That’s nearly 9 of 10 seniors, mind you.

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One of the reasons suggested ties in with their age and health—reduced reactivity. Age simply makes it harder to keep up with how fast technology progresses and changes.9% of folks over 75 have serious eye problems and 18% have severe hearing limitations. Considering that phones these days use these two senses primarily, smartphones don’t seem like the best option for this segment.

One of the reasons suggested ties in with their age and health—reduced reactivity. Age simply makes it harder to keep up with how fast technology progresses and changes.

9% of folks over 75 have serious eye problems and 18% have severe hearing limitations. Considering that phones these days use these two senses primarily, smartphones don’t seem like the best option for this segment.

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Health issues aside, handling new tech is a challenge in and of itself. It is reported that around 77% of seniors would ask for assistance when trying to learn how to use a smartphone or tablet.

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Generally speaking, the elderly have more trouble mastering new tech compared to younger generations because of their lesser frame of reference that would enable them to take in new information.This is made even worse when health issues kick in forcing social isolation. Because if you can’t go out and see the world, you might just not really get what things happening outside are.

Generally speaking, the elderly have more trouble mastering new tech compared to younger generations because of their lesser frame of reference that would enable them to take in new information.

This is made even worse when health issues kick in forcing social isolation. Because if you can’t go out and see the world, you might just not really get what things happening outside are.

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It’s not really the elderly people’s fault, though. Nobody chooses to get debilitating illnesses in the first place, but it is also important to note that technology isn’t tailored for seniors to begin with.

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It’s not to say that there aren’t solutions to these problems. Much of it is unheard of because of how niche the segment is, but there is tech that is simplified and adapted for use among seniors.Kompis a great example of aone-buttoncomputer that would not over-complicate things but would still allow for things like photo sharing, messages, video calls and such.

Kompis a great example of aone-buttoncomputer that would not over-complicate things but would still allow for things like photo sharing, messages, video calls and such.

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There are other ways ofhelping older folks with tech, though.

While this means you’re doomed to be tech support for them, it’s for a good cause.

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If, however, you’d like professionals to take on teaching your grandparents a thing or two about tech, consider enrolling them into a class. Senior centers, community colleges and some nonprofits offer these and provide all of the resources necessary to learn all things tech. As an added bonus, they can do it together with their peers, socialize, and be reintegrated into social groups if there was a problem in that regard.

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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Have elderly relative tech stories to share? Do so in the comment section below!And if that is not what you’re into, maybe check out more fromOld People Weband maybe consider taking a peek atanother listicle of ours on the same topic.

So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Have elderly relative tech stories to share? Do so in the comment section below!

And if that is not what you’re into, maybe check out more fromOld People Weband maybe consider taking a peek atanother listicle of ours on the same topic.

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