Ageing With Attitude: Age is no barrier to learning technology

After raising her children, Breda Grinsell returned to college to study business information systems at the age of 54. She’s enjoying the challenge, says Marjorie Brennan.

IN THE rapidly evolving world of technology, which influences so much of our lives now, we tend to equate innovation with youth.

But creativity isn’t the sole preserve of the young in any field — and there is no reason why older people should not be playing more of a role in designing the future.