MOBI-DIG: Mobile Apps and Digital Services for Seniors

Helping seniors to use mobile phones and online platforms to access digital services

The Mobi-Dig project is all about helping senior citizens become more comfortable with using online services through their mobile phones or other digital platforms. The project develops the Mobi-Dig Interactive Toolbox – a practical kit to teach seniors how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by different digital services and thus gain better access to services, goods and social interactions. It covers important topics like healthcare, social services, managing finances, transportation and communication. The Toolbox is designed to map different mobile apps and digital services through video tutorials and it can be used by seniors alone or as an educational resource for teachers, social workers or volunteers working with seniors.

The Mobi-Dig project will run in the period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2025.

Aims:

• To enhance the training and integration programmes of the participating organisations and their extended networks targeted at the digital inclusion of seniors

• To equip elderly people with digital skills needed to effectively access and use mobile apps and digital services

• To enhance the motivation and engagement of seniors in digital learning and inclusion

Outcomes:

• Exchange of experiences – Collection of effective approaches and resources for improving the digital competences of educators, social workers and volunteers working with elderly people as well as developing digital skills of seniors for active aging and social inclusionDevelopment of intercultural and linguistic methodology with focus on the specific knowledge and skills required for migrant entrepreneurs’ competence.

• Mobi Dig Interactive Toolbox– A practical hands-on tool mapping different mobile apps and digital services through video tutorials for developing practical digital skills. The Toolbox will provide interactive educational content divided into 5 topics important for effective digital inclusion and access to online services – Healthcare, Social services, Financial services, Transport and Communication.

• National training events– 15 national thematic training events based on the 5 topics covered in the Mobi-Dig Interactive Toolbox for developing practical digital skills needed to access digital services through mobile apps and online platforms.

PARTNERS:

Fundación Pascual Tomás (Spain) – coordinator

KU TU (Bulgaria)

Pressure Line (The Netherland

For more information on the project, please visit www.mobidigproject.eu, or contact the project partners.