Global Action on International Literacy Day 2025: Empowerment, Digital Skills, and Inclusion for 750 Million Adults
International Literacy Day 2025, celebrated globally on September 8, serves as a vital reminder of the persistent challenge of illiteracy and highlights UNESCO’s advocacy for literacy as a universal human
From apps to AI, program in Denver helps adults 60 and older learn and thrive in the digital world
At 85 years old, Jim Wells never imagined he’d be using his smartphone for banking, shopping and health care needs. But thanks to free classes offered by AARP’s Senior Planet
Fostering active aging in older adults: results of a communication and social skills program | BMC Geriatrics
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7 Things Older Adults Say That Make Employers Hesitate to Hire Them
Image source: Pexels Age discrimination is a persistent barrier for many older adults navigating today’s job market. Despite decades of experience, maturity, and a strong work ethic, applicants over 50
Digital musical instrument designed to combat isolation and boost motor skills in older adults
Sonare prototype. Credit: Alex Gunning A Loughborough University student has designed a digital instrument to empower older adults through music. Alex Gunning, who recently graduated with a degree in Product
Intergenerational digital feedback and digital social integration of older adults: an empirical study from personal initiative perspective
Digital social integration Social integration refers to a process by which the social identity of an individual is constructed; in this process, individuals connect with others, adapt, reshape themselves, assimilate,
El Paso Public Library’s Centre Future Helps Young Adults Build Skills and Confidence
El Paso Public Library’s recently reopened Main Library is now home to a groundbreaking initiative: Centre Future, a unique program designed for young adults ages 16 to 26. As the
Upshur County Public Library awarded $20K AARP grant to launch digital literacy classes for older adults
Thanks to a $20,000 Community Challenge Grant from AARP, the Upshur County Public Library will soon offer free basic computer classes aimed at helping residents age 50 and older gain
10 reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed restrictions on social media use by New Zealanders aged 16 and under. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recently announced a