Ann-Marie Andrews-Jackson has been working with computers for many years in an executive sexuality career. However, unlocking all the new iPhone tools may still be difficult.
“I knew it was there because there were so many things, including cameras, emails, albums, and everything else,” said 81-year-old Andrews-Jackson. “But for me and for many seniors, you don't know, so you might break it, so you're afraid to press the button.”
Andrews-jackson is not alone because of her fear of high-tech. Old Coloradan has a wide range of experiences in technology, but many still feel frustrated, complicated, and difficult to manage. It creates a “digital disparity”, a gap between literacy that can hinder healthcare, housing, food, and even friendship.
So Andrews Jackson turned to Senior Planet Colorado, a non -profit organization that provides free technology classes for the elderly. Part of the course work, such as how to set up a new Apple or Android device, is introduced. Other classes are guidance on the Linkedin profiles and the creation of online job hunting, and still for employees. More advanced topics are exploring artificial intelligence tools such as Chat GPT and Gemini.
Daiton Romero, a Senior Planet regional program manager, stated that the AI class is popular.
“People are very curious,” he said. He added that finding a “deep fake” and understanding how AI is misused is part of the curriculum.
Romero is an important job for the class to narrow down the digital disparity among the elderly, while Colorado points out that access to technology is “a super -social decision factor in health.” He said he was.
For example, Romero stated that many doctors and hospitals can improve medical access to elderly people who are familiar with online portal MyChart used to manage patient communication.
“It's powerful in the fact that people are equipped with information about what is happening in a doctor's office and what is happening in a prescription,” he said.
Romero said that access to technology could reduce the isolation of the elderly.
“75 % of the participants felt that the ability to find resources was improving. 67 % of the participants did not feel very lonely. 78 % of the participants are the world. I feel a connection, “he said. “It is very important for everyone to know which resources to use to meet your needs.”
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The Senior Planet Center, around Denver's Lorley, is one of the six people in the country where people can take direct classes. In addition, there are dozens of classes online, and there are even hotlines that can be used to answer individual questions. In order to reach people other than Denver's metropolitan area, Senior Planet has set up a team with Colorado Library, Senior Centers, and other non -profit organizations, including the Colorado Springs YMCA and the Eglavalley Library district. The class is for learners over 60 years old, but anyone over 50 is welcome.
Regarding Ann Marie and Ryu's Jackson, she has graduated from the basics of the iPhone and is currently learning all kinds of technical tools. She uses a graphic design tool camber to make an invitation and design a program for her funeral. One of her favorite classes was to introduce her music app Spotify.
“There were about 7-8 people in the class. There was a graduation party at the end of the class and created a party song list,” she said. “I know some temptation and Alesa and such people. In other words, there were blues, jazz, and rocks. There was a country western between us. It was just a song.
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