The rapid development of technologies, along with a growing number of telephones, has resulted in greater access to internet. While elderly people can benefit from cutting-edge technologies, this age group uses this advancement very less.
There are several significant benefits of using mobile phones to access the Internet for senior citizens. One primary benefit is that they can communicate with their relatives regardless of geographical barriers. Internet can be seen as a great opportunity to be in touch with people, who lives in abroad. Telegram and Zoom can be best example for this proposal. Another advantage of using smartphones is that for older people, who have disabilities to walk and shop can use the Internet to access these features. For one thing, the increasing use online shopping has resulted for a demand. While for some this can be seen as an expensive market, but for senior citizens, it may be seen as a best solution to shopping from their homes.
To encourage older people to use modern technology, several practical measures can be taken. Firstly, numerous major IT companies have the power to promote the use of digital devices and the Internet. By arranging educational campaigns about the use of Information and communication technologies. Take an example of ICT, one of the largest IT corporations in Uzbekistan. The ICT arranged major meeting for elderly and have guided them with basic instructions of using the Internet.
In conclusion, the internet offers numerous advantages to older individuals, while major technology companies play a crucial role in motivating its effective use.