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How Technology Is Isolating Our Elderly and How to Fix It


First Published: 9:45 AM PDT, April 29, 2021
Closing the technology education gap for the elderly is a necessity that needs to be more of a priority.
The coronavirus pandemic exposed a plethora of issues about American life but one in particular is how the elderly are often left behind in an ever-changing, technologically advancing world.
The so-called “Tech Gap” or “Digital Divide” between our elder adults and those a part of younger generations has grown and continues to do so. 
Experts in a 2021 Pew Research survey conducted in conjunction with Elon University about what the world will look like by 2025 post-pandemic  86% said it will be more tech driven. ....

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