JMIR Aging (May 2022)

Bridging Connectivity Issues in Digital Access and Literacy: Reflections on Empowering Vulnerable Older Adults in Singapore

  • Haikel A Lim,
  • Joanne Sze Win Lee,
  • Meng Han Lim,
  • Lynn Pei Zhen Teo,
  • Natalene Siew Wen Sin,
  • Rou Wei Lim,
  • Si Min Chua,
  • Jia Qi Yeo,
  • Nerice Heng Wen Ngiam,
  • Angeline Jie-Yin Tey,
  • Celine Yi Xin Tham,
  • Kennedy Yao Yi Ng,
  • Lian Leng Low,
  • Kai Wen Aaron Tang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/34764
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 2
p. e34764

Abstract

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This article describes a ground-up initiative for a volunteer-run digital literacy program in Singapore targeting vulnerable older adults, focusing on the barriers faced in running this program and training these beneficiaries. It further offers possible solutions to overcome these hurdles, providing insight for individuals or organizations seeking to start similar ground-up initiatives.