Easy Tech Skills for Older Adults

Tech skills are easier when you learn one practical task at a time. Start with the actions that make daily life simpler.

Useful Skills To Learn First

• make text larger
• pin favorite apps
• use video calls
• save important contacts
• recognize suspicious messages
• use password reset safely
• take and find screenshots
• use voice typing

Practice With One Device

Do not learn phone, tablet, and laptop workflows all at once. Pick the device you use most and build confidence there first.

Write Down Repeat Steps

Short notes can help: "open app, tap search, type name, tap call." Keep steps specific and visible.

Sources

• [National Institute on Aging: Cognitive health and older adults](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/brain-health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults)