Whoever said that you cannot teach an old dog new tricks certainly wasn't referring to the older adults and elders of today! Although many older adults and elders are afraid of new technology we must try to introduce new technologies to them, such as cell phones, computers, DVD players, IPods, and so on. Here are some tips for teaching technology to older adults and elders:
- Provide task segmentation
- Teach terminology
- Use adapted equipment
- Demonstrations
- Use analogies
- Explain how the gadget works
- Teach basic information
- Have patience
- Intergenerational program
