Starting Spiritual Practice
Does being unfamiliar with phones or typing slowly mean older adults cannot learn to interact through them?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
Do not decide that someone cannot learn simply because of their age. YOYO and Dao Xuan shared that some clients in their sixties and seventies were initially unfamiliar with online interaction, yet later became willing to learn and use it gradually.
If typing is difficult, they can use voice messages. Some older adults even share contacts and create family groups. YOYO and Dao Xuan were pleasantly surprised and thought younger family members might have been teaching them, giving the older adults another way to stay in touch with their families.
With something unfamiliar, you can begin with the parts you can manage. You do not need to master every function immediately. Being willing to try and learn may also create more opportunities for family members to interact.