Tech Training for Older Adults

with Liz Hamburg,

Founder & CEO, Candoo Tech

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Liz Hamburg, Founder and CEO of Candoo Tech. During this conversation, Mike and Liz discuss the importance of digital equity among older adults and how Candoo Tech provides remote tech support and training to help them stay connected and independent. Liz shares her personal inspiration for starting the organization and highlights the challenges and benefits of technology for older adults. They also touch on the need for inclusive design, overcoming physiological challenges, the impact of digital connectivity on social connections and more.

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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • The Journey of Candoo Tech (1:00)
  • Liz’s personal connection to starting Candoo (2:37)
  • Dispelling myths about older adults and technology (7:53)
  • The benefits and challenges of new technology (10:09)
  • Designing technology for older adults (11:53)
  • Supporting older adults in using new devices (16:15)
  • The fragmentation of technology (21:54)
  • Technology and cognitive decline (23:37)
  • Connecting with Candoo Tech (31:17)
  • Liz’s growth and confidence as an entrepreneur (32:10)
  • Liz’s Abundant Aging heroes (34:45)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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