Learning to use new technology for the elderly

The outbreak of Covid-2019 and the subsequent quarantine reminded us that new technologies make a real difference to people's lives and help them lead a better, healthier, self-satisfying life at home. This article aims to explore how learning to use new technology for the elderly can be helpful in order to encourage them to stay healthy at home and safe when going out. Are the elderly ready to become more familiar with new technologies and use them in daily activities?We present here the IOANNA application that helps senior users feel safe to walk around the city, find an interesting temporary job or community service, and continue being active citizens. Besides, IOANNA provides a friendly interface for finding stores close to their location, organize their shopping, and find special offers. The results from the pilot tests we deployed have shown us that people over 65 years old, with different IT literacy and with/without previous experiences with technology, have a great interest in using the app features and functionalities because they are aware of the real benefits of using it in their everyday lives. Sometimes, they need help setting up and learning to use the app. But this is not an insurmountable barrier for the elderly if they are self-motivated, and the perceived usefulness is high. If IOANNA app is to be adopted on a large scale, then we have to focus on showing the benefit gained from using the app. Also, training instructions have to be customized to elderly needsThis document provides you with detailed guidelines for producing and submitting your print ready proof for the proceedings. The document is written in accordance with the instructions, which should be followed carefully.