The year Christmas festive season is here. Looking back at Year 2020, all of us would remember the global pandemic COVID-19 and how it has impacted our work and lives. Some had it tougher than others yet they don\u2019t allow this global pandemic to turn their life upside down. In this annual festive tribute by Singtel titled \u201cSeniors go digital too!\u201d, it\u2019s an uplifting short film depicting the fierce determination of seniors who refuse to let COVID-19 upend their lives, stopping COVID-19 from stealing the Christmas festive season mood away from them.<\/p>\n

This film, \u201cSeniors go digital too!\u201d tells the stories of three seniors heading back to \u201cschool\u201d, to pick up modern digital skills to help them stay connected and overcome the social distancing measures put in place by this pandemic.<\/p>\n

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The film traces the journey of Aunty Lilian, Aunty Shirley and Uncle Andrew as they attend weekly digital clinics run by Singtel staff volunteers under its Digital Silvers programme, capturing how they learn the use of smart devices, how they learn to surf the internet, stay in touch with loved ones online and make cashless payments. Held at Senior Activity Centres (SACs) across the country, the Digital Silvers initiative is designed to foster digital inclusion and help ease the sense of isolation that the elderly have experienced as COVID curtailed peoples\u2019 ability to socialise.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a tough year for everyone, but the elderly are one of the more vulnerable groups affected by the pandemic. While most of us can easily access the plethora of online channels and apps for communication and entertainment, the older generation may not have the requisite digital skills to do so. This is what we\u2019re trying to address through our digitalisation initiative,\u201d says Lian Pek, Vice President of Group Strategic Communications and Brand at Singtel. \u201cIt was heartening to see the transformation of our three seniors as we were documenting their learning journey. They began to feel more empowered and less displaced by technology as they learned to re-connect digitally and get the support they needed during this trying period. This film pays tribute to their optimism and can-do spirit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n