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Questions and Answers
Why did volunteers consider using Zoom or phone calls to update seniors about the latest restrictions?
Why did volunteers consider using Zoom or phone calls to update seniors about the latest restrictions?
- They wanted to engage in more personal conversations.
- Many seniors did not have the devices for such calls. (correct)
- The government instructed them to do so.
- They found it more convenient than home visits.
What caused further isolation for many seniors during the lockdown?
What caused further isolation for many seniors during the lockdown?
- Fear of the unprecedented health crisis.
- Inability to understand the latest restrictions.
- Reduced interaction with the volunteers.
- Lack of access to devices for Zoom or phone calls. (correct)
Why did a significant number of seniors start to believe rumors and half truths about vaccines and side effects?
Why did a significant number of seniors start to believe rumors and half truths about vaccines and side effects?
- Inadequate communication from the government.
- Increased fear and isolation. (correct)
- Reliance on fake news being circulated.
- Lack of understanding about the health crisis.
What prompted the government to take steps to curb fake news among seniors?
What prompted the government to take steps to curb fake news among seniors?
What did the ministry of communication and information start investing in, despite decades of discouraging its use?
What did the ministry of communication and information start investing in, despite decades of discouraging its use?
Which programs did the ministry commission as part of their investment in dialect programs on Channel Eight?
Which programs did the ministry commission as part of their investment in dialect programs on Channel Eight?
What did the ministry include in the storylines of the programs commissioned for dialect investment?
What did the ministry include in the storylines of the programs commissioned for dialect investment?
Where did the gut type performers move their ex due to covid restrictions?
Where did the gut type performers move their ex due to covid restrictions?
What are some of the difficulties older adults may face when using technology, according to the text?
What are some of the difficulties older adults may face when using technology, according to the text?
How can user guides be made more senior-friendly, according to the text?
How can user guides be made more senior-friendly, according to the text?
What technological advancements are mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults?
What technological advancements are mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults?
What negative impact has the push to digitalize in Singapore had on seniors, according to the text?
What negative impact has the push to digitalize in Singapore had on seniors, according to the text?
What additional feature is mentioned that GPS systems will provide for older people, according to the text?
What additional feature is mentioned that GPS systems will provide for older people, according to the text?
How is the attitude of seniors in Singapore described in the text?
How is the attitude of seniors in Singapore described in the text?
What is an additional assistance technology mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults with low vision?
What is an additional assistance technology mentioned in the text that could benefit older adults with low vision?
What should be the focus of additional communication aimed at educating seniors about technology?
What should be the focus of additional communication aimed at educating seniors about technology?
Why are seniors being encouraged to embrace technology in their everyday lives?
Why are seniors being encouraged to embrace technology in their everyday lives?
What is one reason seniors struggle with technological devices, according to the text?
What is one reason seniors struggle with technological devices, according to the text?
Why did the churchgoers find it challenging to use the QR code for hymn lyrics?
Why did the churchgoers find it challenging to use the QR code for hymn lyrics?
What role do smartphones and smart TVs play in the lives of seniors, according to the text?
What role do smartphones and smart TVs play in the lives of seniors, according to the text?
What is a common challenge related to the user guides of technological devices for seniors, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common challenge related to the user guides of technological devices for seniors, as mentioned in the text?
What impact did the introduction of technology have on the environment at the church?
What impact did the introduction of technology have on the environment at the church?
What is one reason why seniors might struggle with learning about computers and smartphones?
What is one reason why seniors might struggle with learning about computers and smartphones?
Why are smartphones and smart TVs essential for seniors according to the text?
Why are smartphones and smart TVs essential for seniors according to the text?
What has been the portrayal of seniors in the media during the lockdown?
What has been the portrayal of seniors in the media during the lockdown?
What is the main concern about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media?
What is the main concern about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media?
What is the author's view on the role of seniors in addressing the climate crisis?
What is the author's view on the role of seniors in addressing the climate crisis?
What does the text imply about the representation of seniors on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
What does the text imply about the representation of seniors on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok?
What problem does the text highlight regarding the engagement of seniors?
What problem does the text highlight regarding the engagement of seniors?
What is the significance of featuring 'low hanging fruit' in engaging seniors?
What is the significance of featuring 'low hanging fruit' in engaging seniors?
What does the text suggest about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?
What does the text suggest about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?
What is one common misconception about the portrayal of seniors on social media platforms?
What is one common misconception about the portrayal of seniors on social media platforms?
What is one concern regarding the engagement of seniors in modern technology?
What is one concern regarding the engagement of seniors in modern technology?
What does the author imply about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?
What does the author imply about the portrayal of seniors in traditional media during the lockdown?
What is one implication about the engagement of seniors suggested by the text?
What is one implication about the engagement of seniors suggested by the text?