Our computing training program for older people
Our senior training program is designed to equipe older people with basic computer skills that will enable them to use technology with confidence in the ever-changing digital times.
The training program is for beginners to intermediate users and focuses on basic computer skills including how to set up a computer/laptop and accessories, use a mouse, printer, typing techniques, send emails, online services and how to use different web browsers.
By mastering these basic skills, elder learnrs can use a wide range of programs that enable them to connect with friends and family, doctor and hospital, shop online, access critical online services without leaving their homes.
What is covered in our training people
- Setup a computer/laptop/table or smart phone
- How to access and make use of the Internet at home
- Browse the internet, using web browsers such as Google chrome, Safari and Firefox
- Find information online using search engine such as
- Sending up an email account
- Order your weekly shop to your front door.
- Video chat with your friends and family
- Share updates and photographs on social media websites
- Play games with friends, keeping your brain active in the process.
- Manage their bank account and conduct financial transactions online including bill, rent and council tax payments, transfers, direct debits and standing orders
- Share updates and photographs on social media websites
The internet, why use it
Internet has opened a window of opportunities for the seniors, allowing them to share their experiences with the world and take advantage of vital online services. Today, a large number of seniors are members of various online forums and networks.
The Internet helps older people stay healthy in many different ways. Using the Internet can reduce depression and loneliness in old age and enable users to access critical services without leaving their home.
The benefits of internet use
The internet has many benefits for the elderly including:
- Social Connectivity – Social interactions with family and friends play a huge role in the happiness and emotional wellbeing of seniors
- Helps in delaying cognitive decline – The web offers numerous opportunities for the elderly to learn new things, develop hobbies, play online games
- Helps in staying entertained – The internet is a major boon when it comes to entertainment. You can listen to your favorite songs, watch movies and videos on you tube and enjoy group video calls.
- Helps promote physical health – There is a plethora of information available online on various health conditions, the right type of nutrition according to age as well as details about medications
- Helps them stay independent – With almost everything being available online, elders can even enjoy shopping on their own
- Staying Informed About News and Current Events – the internet is more convenient and timely to get access to the latest news on your smart device (computer, laptop, smart phone, mobile phone or tablet). You can find immediate coverage online when breaking news happens around the world.
- Improving Your Social Wellness – The internet enables easily accessible and affordable helps to overcome the social and spatial barriers of social interaction for the elderly by enabling easily accessible and affordable
What you can do on the internet
The Internet makes it possible to quickly find information, communicate with people around the world, manage your finances, shop from home, listen to music, watch videos, and much, much more.
- Order your weekly shop to your front door
- Video chat with your friends and family
- Pay rent, council tax and bills online
- Communicate with people around the world
- Sending up an email account
- Finding information online using search engine such as
- Watch TV shows and movies through streaming services.
KEEPING CONNECTED ONLINE
We use available tools to help older people stay connected and keep in touch with with friends and family who live far away…
There are several ways you can stay connected.
You can stay in touch with others by using email to send and receive instant electronic message and sharing files, such as photos.
Messaging apps
There are some messaging apps that you can use If you have a smartphone, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Face time. This apps can be used to keep in touch with others instead of making a normal phone call and texting.
- You can make free unlimited phone calls and send messages
- Make video call
- Send message to multiple people simultaneously with group chats
- Share photos and videos
Video calling
Video calling is just like a regular phone call, except you can see the person you’re calling and they can see you
There are many free video calling tools you can use:
Social media
Sometimes it can be difficult to arrange a time to chat or sit down to write a proper email. Social networking websites are a convenient way to keep up to date with your family and friends. As well as staying in touch with the people you’re close to, you can follow interest and hobby groups and meet like-minded people.
SMART DEVICES
Smart devices are electronic gadgets that are able to connect, share and interact with the person using it and other smart devices. Smart devices includes devices like smart phones, tablets, laptops and computers. Smart devices can be used at home or while you’re out and about. You’ll need an internet connection to make the most of a smart device
There are different types of smart devices available and the most common ones include:
- Smartphones and tablets
- computers and laptops
- Smart Home Devices such as smart Sleep assistant, Smart Doorbell. Video Doorbell Ring, Smart Home Security, Smart Speaker
What can you do with a smart device
There are many things you do with your smart device.
What can smart technology do?
- booking GP appointments
- shop or bank online
- make and receive a phone and video call, sending messages, audio and videos to friends and family
- Watch films, listen to music, record video
- finding information.
- Watch and read the news
- and many more
ONLINE BANKING
The Online banking enable older people to access their bank account and manage their money over the internet using a smartphone, tablet or a computer.
Older people can use online banking to do tasks such as:.
- Checking your bank statement
- Paying bills and transferring money
- Managing your direct debits and standing orders
- Checking your bank statements
- Child Benefit