Today's society, economy and way of life are strongly influenced by digital technologies, which are rapidly spreading into all areas of life. In this digital world, with its myriad services such as e-mail services, social networks, information services, Internet telephony, video conferencing, streaming music and video, etc., many seniors feel excluded and overwhelmed, and fear losing touch on these digital highways.

To help overcome the isolation of the elderly, German Lions Clubs developed a program before the pandemic to give seniors, people with dementia and people with disabilities easy access to the digital world. This initiative also helps people who have grown up with digital tools, but are now overwhelmed by age. Under the name "We connect you", many people have already learned how to use digital tools in complete safety. The initiative is aimed primarily at senior citizens living in care facilities such as retirement homes.

Trainers are provided with a manual containing lesson plans and guides to help them prepare their courses quickly. A specially-configured and inexpensive tablet, the Lions Comfort tablet, impresses with its easy-to-learn operating steps. Thanks to an intuitive user interface adapted to cognitive abilities, people with no prior knowledge are able to explore a new world on screen, and maintain digital links with friends and family.