Digital rights and access to technology for older adults: challenges to have caring and inclusive cities
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Older adults face different challenges, one of which is the digital gap that limits their development, well-being, and quality of life. In times where being connected is a necessity, the population aged 60 and over requires sufficient infrastructure, adapted and adjusted to their needs, interests and concerns. As digital migrants, the elderly require training alternatives that allow them to acquire basic digital tools to promote their autonomy, address isolation and loneliness, as well as to enjoy their rights and actively participate in digital ecosystems and information societies.
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Older adults face different challenges, one of which is the digital gap that limits their development, well-being, and quality of life. In times where being connected is a necessity, the population aged 60 and over requires sufficient infrastructure, adapted and adjusted to their needs, interests and concerns. As digital migrants, the elderly require training alternatives that allow them to acquire basic digital tools to promote their autonomy, address isolation and loneliness, as well as to enjoy their rights and actively participate in digital ecosystems and information societies.