The mobile phone is an essential object in the daily life of many people. We need it more and more for daily tasks such as checking an address, accessing our bank account or making a purchase. In addition, of course, to its main function: to allow us to communicate with others. This not only includes talking to family and friends, but also being able to ask for help if we find ourselves in an emergency situation.
For this reason, we must not underestimate the digital divide to which our elders are exposed. We have to include them in the new technologies and make them understandable, accessible and manageable for them. An older adult with a mobile phone can communicate with her family through calls, messages and video calls, which reduces unwanted loneliness. There are even those who work freely on social networks.
They will also be able to use their smartphones to take pictures and share them with their grandchildren, read the news or books in electronic format. Listening to music, podcasts or radio programs are other uses that they will appreciate. In addition, they are an excellent ally to have them located in case they get lost or something happens to them. However, since they are not so used to using smart mobile phones, we must configure their devices in a simple, practical and intuitive way.
