Find out where seniors gather and promote through there. Enlist the involvement of seniors from the beginning. Train a series of older adults to buddy with shut ins. Tap into community access programs for funds. Sometimes using older hardware is less threatening - less fear of damaging something.
Older hardware is slower allowing more time and increasing comfort levels.
Encouraging use of email as a communication tool can also help. Other Points to Keep in Mind Translation for those whose first language is not English. Computers don't work for everyone. Some people will never buy in due to cost, lack of interest or literacy issues. A copy of which may be found in Appendix C .