Besides our ICT for the Elderly project, there are a few initiatives supported by the Erasmus+ Programme that address digital skills of older adults. We can learn from their findings, use the best approaches and the tools that have been already developed, thus combining our strengths and expertise to achieve [...]
Information and communication technology (ICT) allow members of the growing elderly population to remain independent for longer. However, while technology becomes more accessible due to lower prices and better awareness, an age-related under-utilization of technology remains. New technologies have also thrived over the past decade, such as artificial intelligence, Internet [...]
On 8 June 2020, our project partner Ynternet.org organised a webinar "Online Opportunities, Algorithms, and Employability" for their partners in Switzerland. This event involved not only the group of six ambassadors, but it was opened to the community, and an online invitation was published in Ynternet.org's social network channels. At [...]
The selection of ICT4Elderly Ambassadors in Switzerland happened online and with the majority of participants coming from Geneva and Vaud regions (French-speaking Switzerland). Initially, an open call was shared with around 1,500 people via newsletter and targeted emails (like to our long term partners Ecopol - La smala Livinglab). The [...]