Whilst it’s never a good idea to generalise too much, we can say that the over 50s tend to be less au fait with technology than the younger generation, which view using tech as second nature.

However, technology has just as much to offer the older generation as it does the younger, and in many ways it offers more benefits.

The internet is a fantastic resource. There might be a misconception amongst some over 50s that the internet is a young person’s game, that social media is about young people socialising. This isn’t the case, however, and social media, as an example, is a great way to share photographs and keep in touch with friends or relatives regardless of your age.

Computers now are more intuitive than they’ve ever been. Many devices have touch screens and so there are no difficult buttons to learn. There might still be a learning curve, however there are many initiatives and courses designed to help you get online and take advantage of the numerous benefits that this offers, whether it’s e-mail or word processing.

It’s not just computing technology that can offer benefits to over 50s. The way that you enjoy radio and TV entertainment could also be improved by modern day innovations. For example, it is now easier than ever to have a bathroom radio system or TVs for kitchens installed in the home, which means you can enjoy TV and radio in more versatile, usable ways.