Mr and Mrs Nair enjoyed their golden years by travelling to new destinations. Unfortunately, during one of their vacations, Mr Nair suffered from chest pain and needed medical attention. While the hotel addressed the medical emergency, Mrs Nair faced difficulties when it came to making payments since they had limited cash on hand.
This incident highlights the importance of technology as a means of leading a comfortable life. Teaching technology to the younger generation, who have grown up with it, is relatively easy. But it can be a daunting task for the older generation.
The latter has witnessed a significant technological revolution during their lifetimes. Therefore, introducing them to new technologies can be a tough and challenging process. So here are a few steps for teaching technology easily:
- Prepare them to accept that this learning is mandatory
- Help them unlearn the traditional ways of doing things
- Teach them new ways of the world that will benefit them
- Set doable goals
- Help them practice
- Be patient with repeated questions
List of things to teach your parents
Online banking
Senior citizens fear combining technology and money. However, teaching your parents to use internet banking is essential, as it will make them confident and save them the hassle of multiple visits to a bank.
You must teach them to use net banking so that they can view balances, download statements, transfer funds, open FDs, request cheques and much more.
Mobile banking
If your parents have a smartphone, teach them mobile banking. This will make banking super convenient for them. Address their security concerns by explaining biometric authentication. For instance, Axis Bank’s mobile banking app is a safe and secure mobile banking app that provides a convenient way to access account, transfer funds, pay bills, link other bank accounts using UPI and more such exciting features on the go.
SMS banking
If all this technology is overwhelming for them, you can teach them to simply send messages to the bank to access certain account information. They can also recharge their mobile, DTH or data cards. Axis Bank offers SMS Banking Services to allow customers fulfil their banking needs from anywhere and at any time. You can receive information regarding your account and avail services such as check balance, view last three transactions, order cheque book, update email ID and more.
UPI app
UPI is convenient for fund transfers and will help your parents make transactions easily, as they do not have to worry about the receiver's IFSC code or bank details. It is simple and directly linked to the bank account.
Axis Bank offers all the above Digital Banking services that make banking easy for anyone to use. The convenience of Digital Banking is addictive and will surely save your parents a lot of hassle.
Online healthcare
As parents are ageing, teaching them about healthcare apps can be reassuring. You must teach them to book appointments and medicines online. Booking lab tests can also be included so that routine blood work can be done without any misses.
Personal finance apps
Maintaining budgets and being aware of cash balances can be challenging with age. Many apps can help your parents maintain budgets, track expenses and be aware of cash balances. You can teach them to use simple personal finance apps.
Online shopping
From basic needs to luxury, everything is available online. You can teach your parents to search for whatever items are required and purchase them online. This can prevent the hassles of making daily trips to retail stores and allow the luxury of having them home-delivered.
Online travel booking
With time on hand, your parents would like to travel and explore the world. Teaching them to book tickets will help them to plan their travel independently. Also, teach them to procure the right travel insurance to travel safely.
Rental cab booking
In metro cities, finding conveyance is always challenging. Hence, knowing how to book a cab is a skill that must be taught to parents. This will guarantee that in times of need, they can easily book a cab and be on their way.
Messaging
Teaching your parents messaging is rewarding as it is a source of entertainment and communication. Not only will this enable them to reach out to someone in times of need, they can also be part of groups that interest them and stay updated.
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Conclusion
Today, technology is not limited to certain areas; it is ruling every part of our lives. Teaching parents technology is important to empower them. They can keep up with the changing times and make their lives easier.
Disclaimer: This article is for information purpose only. The views expressed in this article are personal and do not necessarily constitute the views of Axis Bank Ltd. and its employees. Axis Bank Ltd. and/or the author shall not be responsible for any direct / indirect loss or liability incurred by the reader for taking any financial decisions based on the contents and information. Please consult your financial advisor before making any financial decision
