bhonda - 10:07 am on Nov 21, 2012 (gmt 0)

CTRL+F1 to access the internet and fire up the browser

I would imagine that someone of a mature age would find pressing two keys simultaneously, even with sticky keys enabled, much harder (physically, and maybe conceptually) that just tapping an icon with their finger.

Not owning a tablet, I can't say for sure, but I would guess that's the way to go for this situation.