Empowering Seniors for Safer Online Experiences: 6 Practical Safety Tips for Caregivers and Families
A recent survey found that seniors are becoming more digitally active, but are also at risk for online scams and data breaches. To help support seniors' digital safety, caregivers can encourage strong passwords, promote security software, and enable multi-factor authentication.
Many seniors are actively using technology for shopping, banking, and social media. However, this increased online engagement also brings new risks, such as scams and data breaches. To mitigate these risks, caregivers can encourage seniors to use strong, unique passwords and promote the use of security software. Additionally, enabling multi-factor authentication can provide an extra layer of protection. Caregivers can also review apps and channels, utilize built-in safety features, and discuss online safety regularly with their senior loved ones.
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