Help older people learn basic IT skills

HSE and Age Action launch older-age friendly guide to COVID Tracker App

On Tuesday, 8th December 2020, the Health Service Executive and Age Action Ireland launched an older-age friendly guide – How to Use the COVID Tracker App.

The How to Use the COVID Tracker App has been designed by Age Action specifically for older people who need some support with online activities so they can use the App which helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Understanding that a lot of older people are starting their online journey, the HSE worked with Age Action to add the How to Use the COVID Tracker App to the Getting Started KIT which helps older people get online so they can stay connected, informed and access resources.

The COVID Tracker App is a free app for mobile phones. The How to Guide helps someone to put the app on their mobile phone and use it. The How to Guide is free via post by calling Age Action on 01 873 0372 and leaving their name and address. The How to Guide can be downloaded from ageaction.ie.
Age Action will post the How to Use the COVID Tracker App along with step-by-step information on;
1.How to set up an email;
2.How to download an application;
3.How to download and use the COVID Tracker App;
4.How to use the internet.

If you would know anyone who would like a little more support to use the app or about using the internet Age Action can help them by matching with a volunteer tutor for up to five hours of remote tutoring.
Additional information on using the internet and technology can be found on https://www.ageaction.ie/how-we-can-help/getting-started-kit .

Links:

• Getting Started Keep In Touch