Technology Use Among Older Adults Post-Pandemic: No Turning Back!
The Pandemic forced many senior center clients to begin using personal technology to access virtual content, stay more connected and engaged to friends and family and access medical services. Post-Pandemic, there’s no turning back. Learn how senior centers provided access to technology and ensured that older adults felt comfortable using it. Learn how you can promote engagement and teach clients to feel more confident using their technology. This session will cover: 1) what are the most common devices and apps being used by seniors; 2) how are they using technology to stay connected and engaged; and 3) what difficulties they have and how can they be overcome with training and support.
Liz Hamburg
President & CEO
Candoo Tech
Liz Hamburg is the founder and CEO of Candoo Tech, providing tech support and training specifically designed for older adults to help keep them independent, safe and engaged. Liz has over 20 years of experience starting up and growing innovative organizations both in the U.S. and international markets.
Liz is a board member of the West Side Inter-Agency Council on the Aging (WSIACA) and a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) and the New York Women’s Forum. She is a frequent speaker on technology and the aging.
Stephanie Pilato (Moderator)
Senior Director, Finance and Contract Management
National Council on Aging
Stephanie Pilato is a 15+ year member of the NCOA Finance department and enjoys working on the annual budget, forecasting, and assisting project managers with proposal budgets.
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