Formerly techno-shy seniors are taking the leap into video calls to shake off social isolation
Her first U3A philosophy class with eight others was ‘‘hilarious’’ as faces flashed on and off screen as connections dropped out and they spoke over each other.
Mr Streich now uses WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger video to chat to his offspring, who live in Melbourne’s east. She said people ‘‘will have to adapt to technology now so they can stay communicating with everybody else’’.
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