your confidence. I started with WhatsApp, and I use loads of apps now! I use WhatsApp, Facebook, and Zoom to stay connected to people, I use the NHS app to manage my health, Netflix to watch TV and even use ... ask it to carry out an action, such as writing a text message or email. Video calling: Apps like Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp are great for keeping in touch with family and friends. 5 | A beginner’s guide
opportunities including coaching, mentoring, in house training, workshops, job shadowing and formal courses. This year we are excited to be launching a comprehensive leadership development programme, to equip
without our staff, our volunteers, our funders, our supporters, our campaigners, our partners, and of course our beneficiaries – the older people we’ve worked with and for this year who’ve kept us going and ... of online quiz, bingo and sing-along sessions, and a Food Action Together Growing Club which hosted Zoom sessions on nutrition and growing produce at home. Edith is 87 and lives alone. Edith found the initial
without our staff, our volunteers, our funders, our supporters, our campaigners, our partners, and of course our beneficiaries – the older people we’ve worked with and for this year who’ve kept us going and ... of online quiz, bingo and sing-along sessions, and a Food Action Together Growing Club which hosted Zoom sessions on nutrition and growing produce at home. Edith is 87 and lives alone. Edith found the initial
need to do to keep getting your UC, which might include things like writing a CV, going to training courses, and looking for jobs. If you claim as a couple, you both need to agree to your own claimant commitment
regard older people as a priority group. However, in recent years, budgets 5 have been cut and many courses – delivered through FE colleges and in communities – have ceased without full knowledge of the consequences
family members.” (Family member of female, 75-79)vi 7 Older people affected by dementia Over the course of lockdown older people living with dementia have been significantly impacted by the sudden changes ... “Feel lost at times without human contact. Used to be very active with various committees but without Zoom and all the other modern technology not in the loop” (Male, 70-74) “I have cancer and having to be
who is a registered member of the Digital Champions Network, has undertaken the required online courses, and volunteers to engage, support and encourage older people to develop their digital skills and ... Unite platform has not entirely enthused volunteers – (i) value in still having a mandatory basic course that prepares Digital Champions before they attend (such as Essentials for Engaging with Older People)
interviewed reported not knowing much about it and its perceived benefits before attending a training course. ONS statistics show that 50 per cent of those offline say that they don’t want or don’t need the ... may be best at providing the continuing support needed for its adoption. Demonstrations and short courses are seldom enough. 10 Look for ideas among those providing digital training and support - and help
support interviewees for whom English was a second language. We conducted interviews by telephone and Zoom; they took the form of a semi-structured interview covering each individual’s perception of life in ... support interviewees for whom English was a second language. We conducted interviews by telephone and Zoom; they took the form of a semi-structured interview covering each individual’s perception of life in