Technology challenges faced by older people addressed
The convention focused on technology challenges faced by older people
Members of the Waterford Older People’s Council were among those in attendance at the recent Age Friendly Ireland National Olver People’s Councils (OPC) convention which took place in Kilkenny.
Around 200 older people from across Ireland gathered for the event where one of the key issues addressed was the technology gap experienced by older demographics.
The convention took place in the Ormonde Hotel, on May 9 and 10.
A number of topics were discussed including concerns surrounding online banking, a cashless society, and automated customer service helplines.
The aim of the convention was to offer potential solutions to bridge the divide.
Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People at the Department of Health, Minister Mary Butler, from Waterford, was in attendance along with Older People’s Councils and 31 local authority representatives.
Among the panel speakers at the event were Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service and Mark Harrington, National Manager, Healthy Age Friendly Homes.
The convention included seven workshops along with the panel discussions.
There were also a number of opportunities to network and share learnings among those in attendance.
This year’s theme, ‘Ageing with Independence’ underscored AFI’s commitment to building environments conducive to the well-being of older adults within the community.
