Commentary
Sumiko at 62: What to do when your ageing parents expect you to be their tech support
Experts explain why technology feels harder as we age, and why teaching – not taking over – is the best way to help older parents stay digitally confident.
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Many seniors struggle not because they are incapable of learning, but because they no longer have to.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
One of the most challenging aspects of caring for my 90-year-old mother is being her tech support.
The irony is that I’m hardly a tech expert myself. Navigating the advanced formatting in a Word document still defeats me. Setting up a new printer is sure to ruin my day.
