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After Lahaina fire, seniors behind in receiving tech updates, study finds

MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Naithan Alva, tech advocate for kupuna at Lanakila Meals on Wheels, taught a digital technology class for seniors Thursday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi.
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MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Naithan Alva, tech advocate for kupuna at Lanakila Meals on Wheels, taught a digital technology class for seniors Thursday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi.

MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Holly-Jill Zablan, right, showed Shirley Riley how to send a photo through email on her tablet during the class.
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MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Holly-Jill Zablan, right, showed Shirley Riley how to send a photo through email on her tablet during the class.

MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                More than 30 seniors participated in Thursday’s digital technology class at the the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi. Above, instructor Naithan Alva played cat videos before class began.
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MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

More than 30 seniors participated in Thursday’s digital technology class at the the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi. Above, instructor Naithan Alva played cat videos before class began.

MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Naithan Alva, tech advocate for kupuna at Lanakila Meals on Wheels, taught a digital technology class for seniors Thursday at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi.
MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Holly-Jill Zablan, right, showed Shirley Riley how to send a photo through email on her tablet during the class.
MENGSHIN LIN / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                More than 30 seniors participated in Thursday’s digital technology class at the the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Kalihi. Above, instructor Naithan Alva played cat videos before class began.