Digital participation for senior citizens: smartphone courses at Zukunftswerk
The successful cooperation between the Department for Smart City, Europe and Public Order and the Wiesbaden Seniors' Advisory Council will continue in 2025: From April, regular smartphone courses will be held at Zukunftswerk, offering senior citizens the opportunity to develop digital skills and become more confident in using modern means of communication.
The courses take place at Zukunftswerk, Kirchgasse 6, on the second floor of the Luisenforum, and are run by experienced course instructor Kirsten Kelly. Each 90-minute course is specifically designed to reduce fears of the digital world and teach practical skills.
"Today, digital participation is no longer a question of age, but a key to greater independence and quality of life in old age. With the Zukunftswerk, we have created a place that supports precisely these goals and encourages senior citizens to develop and deepen their digital skills," explains Maral Koohestanian, the responsible Smart City department head.
Angelika Dortmann, Chairwoman of the Seniors' Advisory Council, also emphasizes the importance of the courses: "Many older people feel insecure in the digital space. Our courses help them to overcome these insecurities and show that digitalization opens up numerous possibilities and opportunities. I am delighted that we have been able to find the Department for Smart City, Europe and Public Order as a cooperation partner and can therefore continue the successful range of courses."
The participation fee is again 10 euros per person and course unit. Binding registration is required and is possible by telephone on 0163 960 0693 or by email to hallofragfraukellyde. Participants are asked to bring their charged smartphone including SIM card, PIN and passwords in order to be able to actively participate in the course.
With this initiative, the Department for Smart City, Europe and Public Order and the Seniors' Advisory Council are specifically promoting the digital participation of older people and supporting their social networking and digital independence in everyday life.
The topics and dates of the upcoming events at a glance:
- Thursday, April 24: Essential functions of your smartphone
- Wednesday, April 30: WLAN and mobile data explained simply
- Thursday, May 8: Creating and deleting contacts and making secure calls
- Wednesday, May 28: What's behind the picture symbols
- Thursday, June 5: Getting to know the basics of WhatsApp
- Thursday, June 12: Practice and deepen communication via WhatsApp
- Wednesday, June 18: Exploring the world of apps
- Wednesday, July 2: Finding bus connections & departure times digitally
The courses always take place from 10 to 11.30 a.m.
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This press release is issued by the Press Office of the State Capital of Wiesbaden, Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, pressereferatwiesbadende If you have any questions, please call the town hall switchboard on 0611 310.