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Pro Senectute Digital Seniors – National Digital Skills Programme for Older Adults (Switzerland)

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Evidence: Observational / pre–post Top 29% 88/100 · Ask Evidence Copilot about this practice

Switzerland's largest elderly welfare organisation runs digital-skills courses and Digital Coach support in 130+ cantonal offices since 2010. Its 'Digitale Senioren' study shows 88% of Swiss 65–74-year-olds have basic digital skills in 2025, more than double the 2010 figure.

130+
Cantonal offices
88%
Swiss 65–74-year-olds with basic digital skills (2025)

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Pro Senectute
Period
2010–present
Keywords
civil society, elderly welfare, digital skills, volunteering

Context

Switzerland's Pro Senectute, the country's largest elderly welfare organisation, runs digital-skills courses and Digital Coach support for older adults across its cantonal offices.

Results

Operating in 130+ cantonal offices since 2010, its 'Digitale Senioren' study shows 88% of Swiss 65–74-year-olds had basic digital skills in 2025, more than double the 2010 figure.

Implementation

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