Need and Importance
Digital wellbeing helps senior citizens to ensure they use technology in a way that promotes their health, security, and quality of life. It helps them:
- Promote Healthy Usage: Encourages balanced screen time and ergonomic practices, preventing physical strain and mental fatigue.
- Boost Independence: Empowers them to manage their own needs and interests with confidence, promoting self-sufficiency and engagement in the digital world.
- Enhance Connectivity: Facilitates communication with family and friends, reducing isolation and fostering social connections.
- Access Services: Provides easy access to essential services like online banking, telemedicine, and government resources, simplifying daily tasks.
- Stay safe online: Understanding right use of technology, protects against scams, fraud, and cybersecurity threats, which are increasingly targeting older adults.