There is also a great need to give people the skills they need to use technology and to promote content and applications of technology that will help empower under-served communities. We must ensure that service and health care providers and advocates use technology effectively in their work. In general Latino elderly and African-American are still far behind in accessing technology. To date, there are very few programs targeted to the Latino elderly specifically in the use of computers. For the most part, the Latino elderly do not have adequate access to affordable, geographically convenient and appropriate training.
Cost is the number one barrier to obtaining computer training.
The NHCoA is committed to identifying and meeting the needs and interests of Latino senior citizens for computer training and to make recommendations regarding appropriate programs and potential resources, both public and private, to meet these needs. Provide technical assistance to chapters and affiliates to access computer technology. Link Latino elderly via computers to improve independence, participation, caring, self-fulfillment and dignity for all generations. Identify ways in which interaction among the people of different ages can take place while at the same time teaching younger people about aging. Provide training to have the basic skills necessary to navigate de internet to find meaningful information related to health promotion and diseased prevention.