Bridging Connectivity Issues in Digital Access and Literacy: Reflections on Empowering Vulnerable Older Adults in Singapore

This article describes a ground-up initiative for a volunteer-run digital literacy program in Singapore targeting vulnerable older adults, focusing on the barriers faced in running this program and training these beneficiaries. It further offers possible solutions to overcome these hurdles, providin...

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Veröffentlicht in:	JMIR aging 2022-05, Vol.5 (2), p.e34764-e34764
Hauptverfasser:	Lim, Haikel A, Lee, Joanne Sze Win, Lim, Meng Han, Teo, Lynn Pei Zhen, Sin, Natalene Siew Wen, Lim, Rou Wei, Chua, Si Min, Yeo, Jia Qi, Ngiam, Nerice Heng Wen, Tey, Angeline Jie-Yin, Tham, Celine Yi Xin, Ng, Kennedy Yao Yi, Low, Lian Leng, Tang, Kai Wen Aaron
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cellular telephones Coronaviruses COVID-19 Digital technology Empowerment Health literacy Older people Smartphones Viewpoint
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Zusammenfassung:	This article describes a ground-up initiative for a volunteer-run digital literacy program in Singapore targeting vulnerable older adults, focusing on the barriers faced in running this program and training these beneficiaries. It further offers possible solutions to overcome these hurdles, providing insight for individuals or organizations seeking to start similar ground-up initiatives.
ISSN:	2561-7605 2561-7605
DOI:	10.2196/34764