SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: An introductory guide to digital literacy | Lifestyles
Forty-one percent of adults without a high school degree and 28% of adults age 65 and older are considered digitally illiterate. Digital illiteracy encompasses a lack of technical skills such as operating a computer, using a smart phone, or using the internet, as well as cognitive abilities such as identifying scams, struggling to recognize and identify reliable sources of information versus misinformation.
The Dale Association is proud to be partnering with Literacy Buffalo Niagara to offer a series of Basic Digital Skills workshops. The series is an introductory guide to digital literacy. Users will learn how to identify device hardware, navigate the internet, use email, and implement essential security practices to protect their personal data.
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Maureen A. Wendt is president and CEO of The Dale Association, a non-profit organization that provides senior, mental health, in-home care and caregiver support services as well as enrichment activities for adults. For more information, call 716-433-1886 or visit www.daleassociation.com.