Elderly left behind by spread of digital services in China after coronavirus

Old people in China have suffered as services and facilities have digitised after the coronavirus outbreak, with some unable to work out how to leave home. Others, like Wang Yingru, have got the hang of mobile payments, but need help to book a taxi or medical appointment. — SCMP

Digital solutions for the post-Covid-19 world have left many older people in China battling to adapt.

Community centres try to help, tech companies tailor products for the elderly and the government has policies that address the issue. But according to experts, more needs to be done to help people like 72-year-old Wang Yingru – who, without her family’s support, could not even buy groceries or make medical appointments.