The sandwich generation — which is people in their 30s and 40s who are both raising their own children and caring for aging parents — has always had a lot on its plate. And, these days, there’s a relatively new addition to the party: managing people’s digital lives. That’s because both children and older adults often need help and guidance when it comes to navigating online safety.
Interestingly, a lot of the best practices for kids’ online safety also apply to older people. Check out our quiz to assess your own cyber awareness and then read our top articles on how to navigate online safety at any age, with actionable tips to help you protect your family.
Protecting the older people in our lives
How to protect your older loved ones from getting scammed online
Cybercrime against older people is one of the main cash cows for scammers these days, largely because older people tend to have more money than those in early parts of their careers. The most common scams targeting older adults are phishing, sweetheart, IRS, tech support, and grandchild scams. Here’s how to help the older people in your life stay safe from these types of scams.
Many of the world’s elders avoid the internet due to lack of support
This is a great one for members of the sandwich generation who are feeling burned out from acting as tech support to both five-year-olds and 75-year-olds. The internet can be an amazing place for older people, allowing them access to a broader world that…
