Seniors and Technology: How Catholic Charities Helps Elders Navigate the Digital World
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Technology is a vital part of our society today. Even senior citizens are getting in on the action. Nationally nearly 52% of senior citizens are online, spending on average 19 hours a week on the internet. Also, 59% of seniors are on some kind of social networking website, the most popular being Facebook. While these statistics are impressive, they still leave nearly half of seniors outside the digital world, which is rapidly becoming the only way to communicate and participate in many important arenas, such as filing taxes. Catholic Charities senior centers use technology in a variety of ways to connect seniors to family, friends and other supports. Some of the centers are fully equipped with computer rooms for the seniors to use. They are utilizing technology for education, entertainment, and even physical fitness. Joining Monsignor today is Mary Ann Bibat, Vice President of Senior Services and Angela Taylor, Associate Vice President.