O uso das tecnologias na terceira idade

Abstract

In recent years, a rapid aging of populations has been experienced. Along with these transformations, one sees the growth of technologies. And this has sparked a great deal of interest among older people in computer learning, considering the benefits it can bring to their lives. With the increase in life expectancy, the elderly became a more active subject in society, longing for future projects and accompanying the technological changes. Thus, the present research aimed to understand the role that technologies play in the lives of the elderly. In order to do so, it was developed through a qualitative research, in which the instrument of data collection was interviews with seniors living in the city of Valença-BA. The survey revealed that, although the elderly are afraid of using the technologies, there is an interest in learning how to use them. And that contrary to what many people think, the elderly are increasingly inserted in this technological context.