Digitally mobile in old age - digital participation for older people
Digital mobil im Alter is a joint project by O₂ Telefónica and the Digital Opportunities Foundation. The aim of the project is to promote the digital participation of older people so that they can better benefit from the opportunities of the digital world.
In order to be able to participate well in society today, it is important to be able to use digital devices and media competently and independently. Digital mobil im Alter supports older people in acquiring important skills in using digital media. The aim is to strengthen their confidence in their own abilities and deepen their knowledge of the digital world.
The four focal points of the project
1st access - free tablet loan for senior citizen facilities
Digital mobil im Alter lends tablets free of charge to senior citizens' facilities that want to offer tablet courses or digital consultation hours for older people. Over a period of eight weeks, the tablets, including internet access, can be used free of charge and taken home by the elderly. This allows senior citizens to explore the many possibilities of the internet.
2. support for beginners, advanced users and trainers
Digital mobil im Alter supports both beginners and advanced users in the safe use of digital media with information events, training courses, materials and explanatory videos. Digital mobil im Alter also supports trainers with helpful guidelines and materials.
3. motivation and inspiration - digital walks and virtual gaming sessions
Digital mobil im Alter brings digital technologies to life in a variety of ways. These include, for example, digital walks, virtual gaming sessions and adventure trails. The aim is to introduce older people to the digital world through varied and playful formats.
Further information about the digital walks and virtual gaming sessions can be found here: https://www.digital-mobil-im-alter.de/erleben
Weitere Informationen über die Digitalen Spaziergänge und virtuellen Spielerunden erhalten Sie hier: https://www.digital-mobil-im-alter.de/erleben
4. digital trends - dialog events, podcast & WhatsApp channel
Digital mobil im Alter picks up on important topics and current discourse from the digital world at regular dialog events, in articles and audio contributions. At the dialog events, older people get into conversation with representatives from politics, civil society and business. In intergenerational dialogues, young and old come together and learn with and from each other. In addition to extensive articles on topics such as "artificial intelligence" and "fake news", Digital mobil im Alter also offers practical everyday instructions. The Digital mobil im Alter Digital Glossary not only explains important terms from the digital world, but also how they are related and also offers useful practical tips. The Digital mobil im Alter WhatsApp channel regularly provides event information and practical tips.
