How to help older people have fun online, step by step

Video calls with relatives, online shopping from home... there are countless reasons to help get older people around you set up online. — dpa

What if I break something? Many older people are scared of the endless possibilities and risks in the online world. And yet there's too many great things for them to discover for them to stay offline. But experts say asking a grandchild for help isn't always best.

It can be scary for older people going online for the first time, or if they are not too familiar with the workings of the digital world.