Tech-and-Life Pal
Tech-and-Life Pal
Tech-and-Life Pal helped our older participants gained greater familiarity with digital devices and their features, such as using QR codes and making online appointments. One participant shared,
“It has helped me be a little bit more independent and not so reliant on [others …] I do feel more confident”
while another noted,
“I feel more confident in […] searching for things on the internet”.
Beyond the practical benefits, the program also fostered meaningful connections between generations. Older participants expressed their appreciation for forming relationships with younger students, with one stating,
“I am very happy to build connections with the younger generation [… my partner and I] have already exchanged emails and phone numbers, so I think we will be keeping in touch,”
and another reflecting,
“I think we got on very well”. Some of these intergenerational bonds have lasted to this day.