Food for Thought
Over the years, I’ve shaped my approach using research on how adults learn and stay confident with new skills.
I’ve included a few short, easy-to-read pieces here—not because you need them, but because some people like to know there’s a reason behind the process.
Communication & Reducing Isolation
The Benefits of Social Technology Use Among Older Adults are Mediated by Reduced Lonliness (Sage Journals, Aug 19, 2016)
Study Examines How Older Adults Benefit From Information and Communication Technology (ISR, March 2025)
Older Adults and Technology Use (Pew Research Center, April 2014)
Independence & Aging
Classes Bridge Technology Gap for Older Adults in the Bay Area (SFGate, March 30, 2026)
The Impact of Internet Use on the Subjective Age of Older Adults: Evidence and Mechanisms (Front. Public Health, June 9, 2025)
Older Adults Can Use Technology: Why Healthcare Professionals Must Overcome Ageism in Digital Health ( Behav Med. Dec 30, 2022)
What's It All Mean?
“Technology helps older adults stay connected, maintain independence, reduce isolation, and confidently manage daily life from home.”