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Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smart phones and computers. What is the cause of this and what are some possible solutions?

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It's a great challenge for the elderly to utilize recent technological innovations
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 as computers and phones. The possible causes and solutions will be discussed extensively in
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To begin
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 with, recent technological innovations have aided lots of individuals for their businesses, personal and official assignments.
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 modern technology,
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however require
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however, require
 some form of expertise to actually operate them effectively, so some old people find it cumbersome to explore these modern technologies
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 as smartphones and Computers.
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 is because, some are not learned and can not understand the user's manual and instructions,
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 making it difficult to comprehend.
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, it is mostly common in developing countries, like Nigeria, where only few of
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 older people have opportunities to be educated can operate these gadgets hitch free. In view of
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, the illiterates need a conscious effort to learn about these electronic devices to utilize them effectively.
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, some of these old people have a sight problem and will never give their smartphones to anyone to help them because of their recalcitrant nature.
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, if an old people want to send messages with pictures on WhatsApp it could be found difficult and thereby making them lose interest in using some of these applications.
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Therefore they
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Therefore, they
 tend to under-utilized their phones. In my opinion, possible solutions is that stores could organize training which will help them explore different functions of the gadget,
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 the user's manual could be made more comprehensive and regular eye check up should be done to avoid eye problems that could hinder their reading skills.
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, due to the global economic crisis that has generated a desperate situation for plenty of families, many youths are jobless and most of these youths are selfish and seize the opportunity to quickly call their friends and even transfer money especially on phones, so they are not trusted because of
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 suspicious act. In conclusion, modern gadgets should not be complicated to make it accessible for the elderly,
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 advanced technology is better for youths than adults because their brain could not be as before because most are retired and provide companionship to them
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 television and radio.

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