Implementing Technology Literacy Programs in Retirement Homes and Residential Care Facilities: Conceptual Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread societal disruption, with governmental stay-at-home orders resulting in people connecting more via technology rather than in person. This shift had major impacts on older adult residents staying in retirement homes and residential care facilities, where they may lack the technology literacy needed to stay connected. The enTECH Computer Club from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada created a knowledge translation toolkit to support organizations interested in starting technology literacy programs (TLPs) by providing guidance and practical tips.

Objective

This paper aimed to present a framework for implementing TLPs in retirement homes and residential care facilities through expanding on the knowledge translation too

SUBMITTER: Li KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9440411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature