Media literacy for the elderly

Media literacy for older people is an important skill that helps older people navigate the digital world.

Older people should be aware of media and its effects and learn how to use digital services safely and effectively.

Femina offers training on media literacy for older people:

  • Identify reliable sources: teach older people how to identify reliable news sources and websites. They should check the reputation of the source and check whether the information has been confirmed from several different places.
  • Critical thinking: encourage older people to question and critically examine information. It is important to understand that not all information online is true.
  • Information security: teach them the basics of information security, such as using strong passwords, avoiding malicious links and considering sharing information.
  • Social and communication skills: if older people use social media, teach them social and communication skills. If social media users are using social media, teach them how to communicate with others, including how to manage privacy settings and how to share messages in a thoughtful way.
  • Using digital services: help them learn how to use digital services such as online banking, email and video calling. This will enable them to connect with others and manage their affairs online.

Femina offers the following actions to help older people improve their media literacy:

  • Education and awareness:
    • We organise training sessions on media literacy.
    • We invite experts to speak on the subject and offer practical tips.
  • Online courses:
    • We offer online courses for older people on media literacy.
    • Older people can learn how to identify trustworthy sources and avoid harmful content.
  • Community events:
    • Organise discussions and workshops where older people can share their experiences and learn from each other.
  • Provide guidance on the use of technology:
    • Help older people to use smartphones, computers and other devices.
    • We teach them how to check the news and identify trustworthy websites.
  • Personalised support:
    • We provide one-to-one guidance and support.
    • For example, we can help them to install apps or explain how to use web and communication platforms.

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