Description
Older adults are a growing user group with unique and varied needs when it comes to engaging with emerging technologies. From savvy boomers volunteering to walk alongside beginners, to space designated for a Skype lounge guaranteed to delight grandparents, to social media classes geared toward 50+, public libraries of all sizes are meeting the needs of older adults in new and exciting ways. Attendees will leave this session with best practices and new ideas for addressing the technology needs of older adults and will have an opportunity to share their own success stories.
Start Date
19-3-2014 10:30 AM
End Date
19-3-2014 11:30 AM
Engaging Older Adults with Technology
Older adults are a growing user group with unique and varied needs when it comes to engaging with emerging technologies. From savvy boomers volunteering to walk alongside beginners, to space designated for a Skype lounge guaranteed to delight grandparents, to social media classes geared toward 50+, public libraries of all sizes are meeting the needs of older adults in new and exciting ways. Attendees will leave this session with best practices and new ideas for addressing the technology needs of older adults and will have an opportunity to share their own success stories.