Aired Showcase 2021 magazine

The above quote is taken from Sarah’s
long-form article, exploring the
complex relationship between the
older generation and technology. The
article discusses whether the
publishers’ responsibility is to make
their content more accessible or if the
fault should lie with the older
generation. The article poses the
question - are we doing enough to be
inclusive?
Location: Suffolk, UK
“Slowly but surely, the local fabric
of our communities is being eroded
by things like the decline of local
newspapers, which older people rely
heavily on as a source of information
and communication...I see first-hand
that these issues are contributing to
feelings of isolation.”
- Nyree Ambarchian, a volunteer with
Contact the Elderly.
Ofcom’s 2019 report News
Consumption in the UK revealed that
over 65s are the highest users of
newspapers, with 58% reporting they
do.