We have a guest blog from Grandma Williams, who is a Glasgow based blogger who has travelled the world, written books, been a Physio & TV Presenter. Now at 80 and she’s blogging about the fun and nonsense of being ancient in a modern world and experiencing everyday ageism in all its glory!
Grandma Williams challenges the Government’s digital strategy
First posted on the Centre for Ageing Better blog site| Grandma Williams, Campaigner against thoughtless ageism | 12 April 2017
Can us Oldies catch up on today’s big push for the future to be digital?
Yes, of course!
However, many older people do not believe they can. The jargon is difficult, the technology seems frightening and in no time confidence evaporates. But most don’t like to admit that. Do you? To save the embarrassment you probably say you aren’t interested or you don’t need it, thanks very much.
Worse, the recently published government digital strategy plan, which aims to keep the UK at the forefront of the digital revolution, makes it clear that they think many of us Oldies will never make it. Although they think it ideal, they suggest there is probably no point in trying! 😡
This assumption that we can’t…
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