Promoting ICT knowledge for the elderly people

CONTEXT/BACKGROUNDRapid digital transformation offers European member states a unique opportunity to turn population ageing into a pathway for growth. The Silver Economy Study of European Commission estimated that by 2060 at least one in three Europeans will be over 65. Moreover, in the Eurostat’s study “Ageing Europe: looking at the lives of older people” it has been underlined that two fifths of people aged 65-74 years old had never used even a computer. Within this context, learning is no longer confined to a specific phase in our lives, but rather it has become a dynamic process covering all stages of life. Bridging the digital divide between generations, is perceived as the potential approach to meet every day needs of older people. ICT4Elders is the answer towards transforming elderly peoples’ lives by improving their well-being as they will be able to use the Internet and access services ultimately aimed for their well-being. Our project proposal fosters innovation by ensuring that elders could have the appropriate information needed. OBJECTIVES (O) (additional to the ones analyzed in the previous section): O1: Promoting ICT education and lifelong learning of older adults;O2: Increasing motivation through guided learning;O3: Give elders the opportunity to progress and have a quality life via active ageing and being drastic members of the societyO4: Provide elder care givers the opportunity to upskill their knowledge and competences in their work fieldO5: Assist Active ageing organizations and nursing home in providing elders and their families services of high qualityTARGET GROUPS 1.Elder care givers & companions 2. VET Trainers3. Elders more importantly those over 704. Families 5. Active Ageing Organizations6. Nursing Homes7. NGOs on social inclusion RESULTS(Countries of implementation: Czech Republic & Greece)1 developed training curriculum for elder care givers and companions1 developed guidance scheme for eldersMore than 60 elders are going to participate in the guidance provisionAt least 20 elders participated in the social experiement More than 500 elders are going to benefit from the projectMore than 60 elder care givers are going to have been trained on the features of the ICT4Elders framework, using the training scheme developed through this project.IMPACTElderly People • Acquisition of new skills & competences necessary for following the changes of everyday life in the age of Information • Tools for understanding the harms and dangers of the Internet and the creation of coping mechanisms with fraud such as fake news, scum and hate rhetoric • A pathway to Social Inclusion, through taking advantage of the opportunities the Internet provides, for socializing and interacting with other people • Confidence boost in handling everyday tasks and activities that include a good understanding of digital applications • Protection of this vulnerable demographic group from various harms (health issues) with the use of modern technological innovations that they can use as self-help mechanisms Partners organisations Nursing homes• Create better working relations, links and networking opportunities with other organisations increased both nationally and at European level • Establish a staff with increased skills and competences to assist elder people• Elderly care institutions have access to an integration training method for the Social Inclusion of the elderly in a society dominated by the internet • Sectoral stakeholders get direct access to well-trained elderly care providers, meeting their standards and tested in practice • Sectoral stakeholders shift their focus on innovative technologies and digital applications, staying relevant in the market competitionElderly care providers • Acquisition of innovative and practical skills useful for their work via their participation in innovative teaching and learning methods • Possibility of certification to the individuals who successfully complete the project training