Finland's digitalisation push excludes many older adults despite leading Europe
By
Jeff Hearn
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
Finland is Europe's most digitalised country, but the rapid push toward digital public services is leaving many older adults behind. The post-pandemic shift to online booking, banking, and healthcare has made in-person visits increasingly limited or impossible. Older people face new hurdles to independent living as digitalisation accelerates across Europe, with banks and insurance companies now operating primarily online.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMany older adults now feel they face another hurdle in living an independent life.
Across Europe, digitalisation of services is rapidly changing older people's lives.
In-person visits to important places, such as banks and health centres, can become very limited, even impossible.
You might also wanna read
Personal Migration Guide: Moving Digital Services to EU Providers for Enhanced Data Protection
The article details the author's personal migration of digital services and subscriptions from non-EU countries to EU-based providers, motiv
rz01.org·2mo ago
EU Implements Rules for Digital Accessibility
New EU rules on digital accessibility will require websites, apps, and devices to be accessible for people with disabilities and elderly ind
rte.ie·11mo ago
Moving Your Digital Stack to Europe: A Practical Guide to Digital Sovereignty
The article discusses the author's personal journey of migrating their digital tools and infrastructure from US-based cloud services to Euro
monokai.com·1mo ago
Europe's Strategic Push for Digital Sovereignty Amid Concerns Over US Technology Dependence
The article discusses Europe's growing concern about its dependence on US internet technology and the potential risks this poses. It highlig
theconversation.com·4mo ago
Norwegian digital ID system: Success in digitalization, failure in accessibility and oversight
Professor Marte Eidsand Kjørven's research on digital identity management in Norway reveals a dual reality: while solutions like BankID have
uio.no·14d ago
Finland Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Following School Phone Restrictions
Finland is considering an Australia-style ban on social media for children under 15, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the public health aut
yle.fi·4mo ago