Joining the Digital Age

Helping older people use technology to connect with their friends and family is the goal of a new business venture set up by a team of University of Canterbury graduates. Phoebe McCaughan, Amelia McLuskie and Emily O’Sullivan recently launched GranSkills to provide one-on-one tech tutoring at home for the elderly.

They came up with the business idea last year during the COVID-19 lockdown as a way to promote social connection. ‘Everyday technology that younger people take for granted like emailing photos, watching Netflix, video chatting or playing a card game online are all things that older people might be having trouble with,’ explains Phoebe. ‘Ultimately we want to help seniors have a better life with stronger connections with their loved ones.’

A great initiative! granskills.com