Argentina

 With the world adapting to this new way of living, centered around technology, we commonly find our older predecessors needing help catching up. And this isn’t a United States issue. It’s not an Argentina issue. It’s found in every country with access to these addicting screens. In interviews with my grandparents in Argentina, they shared their experiences and struggles with evolving their daily lives with the world in their pockets.

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Argentinean Examples

  •  Online Banking Platforms - Santander Rio, BBVA Argentina, Galicia, Macro
    • https://www.santander.com.ar/personas 
    • https://www.bbva.com.ar/
    • https://www.galicia.ar/personas
    • https://www.macro.com.ar/home-page

All of these online banking platforms provide what is supposed to be accessibility, but elderly people still find themselves in distress when wanting to handle their finances from home. In the interviews conducted, most of the interviewees voiced they preferred to go to the bank in person due to their lack of knowledge when it comes to online banking. So they've been left stranded, forced to complete things the harder way when they have an easy shortcut at their fingertips.

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Interview Results

1. Do you personally struggle with navigating through the world with technology?

A. With my knowledge, I have been able to handle myself well, which has been sufficient for me in my professional and personal activities. 

A. Con mis conocimientos, tecnológicos me he podido manejar bien que me han sido suficientes en mi acividad profesional y personal.

2. What can you do through your smartphone? (ex. Calling or messaging or using the internet.)


A. I can use all of the cell phone's functions. 

A. Puedo utilizar todas las funciones del teléfono celular.

3. What type of technological advancements are difficult for you to use?

A. Almost all of them are difficult for me. 

A. Casí todos me resultan difíciles. 

4. Do you prefer going to the bank rather than online banking?


A. What depends on me, I need to do it at the bank.

A. Lo que depende de mí lo tengo que hacer en el banco.

5. Would you like to receive courses for the management of new technologies?


A. No, it would be difficult for me to learn at this age. 

A. No, me resulte difícil aprender a esta edad.

6. Do you feel heard in your struggles with technology’s rise?


A. All of my children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren, but I never asked them if they liked it.

A. Son todos muy pacientes, hijos, nueras y nietos pero nunca les pregunté si les gustaba.

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