She is in her 70s and has absolutely no experience, but she is (pretty much) all there and is keen on using email to keep in touch with relatives on other continents. If I can get her into it I think it would be really good for her and my grandad. It may even give her something else to tell me about when I visit other than what she bought at the shops in minute detail!
2006-08-03 02:49:40 · 14 answers · asked by le_coupe 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
This is easy .... first, give her the fullest respect and tell her it's easy peasy ... then give her lots of time, sit down with her ... plenty of cups of tea and bikkies to hand and simply show her, slowly and very surely. But the best way for her to learn and absorb is by HANDS ON you know ..... so tell her to switch on and tune in, so to speak, and simply let her fluff it up until the laughter dies down and she gets the hang of it. Inject loads of humour and giggles and she will love it so much that she will want to be on it day and night. After all, age is no barrier here. Simply be there to support and put things right ...... you may be surprised how efficient she becomes!
2006-08-03 03:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have the same problem with my parents. I got them video professor and it seems to be working. It seems they just are plain afraid that if they hit the wrong button it will break the computer. I'm sure a class at a local library, college would work well too. Just be patient, remember, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks...
2006-08-03 09:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id recommend a computers for beginners class at your local college...my Mum did 1 last year - it only cost about £15 & was for 12 weeks.
As well as that a little support when she tries to "go solo" at home may be a good idea.
2006-08-03 10:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you will need great patience, I have started teaching my mum who is also in her 70s.
The first thing is how to switch the pc on and off, I even put stickers on the buttons and drew diagrams, does she like playing games ??? my mum loves games on the pc, Patience is the key word and you`ll get there. good luck
2006-08-03 09:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing is to teach her not to be afraid of it, she won't kill it. Try to find easy programs for her and maybe find a few books that walk her through the easy stuff when you aren't there to help her
2006-08-03 09:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by jthomp58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've added your question to my watch list. If there are any good suggestions out there, my mother could really benefit also. She has children all over the country and I've tried (without success) to get her to use e-mail.
2006-08-03 09:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends bought this for me, I am 63, and I sadi "what me and computers??nnnnnaaaaagh" Now I cant leave it alone, just log her in and leave her to her own devices, Im sure she will enjoy, it, and jolly good luck to her,I bet she has fun good on you giving her the time
2006-08-03 10:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As slowly as possible, one step at a time.
Ask her to do everything 3 times just to make sure she has got it,repetition is what us oldies need.good luck to your nan.
2006-08-03 10:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by jean c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could go to an evening class for computer beginners maybe?
2006-08-03 09:53:04 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being funny...but its a book called How to use a PC for dummies.....Its a step by step how to do book
2006-08-03 09:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋