2007-10-01 03:28:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Exactly for doing what I am doing now
2007-10-04 07:53:58 · answer #1 · answered by preciado 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New things can be a challenge at any age. Offer to sit with a senior and give a little instruction. Show them how to use Yahoo! Answers. If their vision is good enough and they can type a bit then they shouldn't have much trouble using a computer. They will be thanking you for allowing them to become computer users.
2007-10-04 01:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by Miz D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could learn,anybody can. I hated coming near the computer but I started playing games with my grandaughter (we have a drawer full) I found the graphics and music so much fun . then I discovered spider solitaire and Mahjongg.That's like a match game for adults. There are crossword puzzles and then there is Google Earth! Show her where she lived as a child. I'm telling you, she will love it.She can find any music she wants at her fingertips. Most of us took typing in highschool and believe it or not the fingers actually remember where the keys are! Then for the icing on the cake, there is the seniors site. Tell her we are all waiting to welcome her and to hurry because time is going faster than it ever did.
2007-10-01 07:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5^ to dragon's comments and others who gave wonderful responses..:-)
One of my closest friends was a software systems linguist...back in the day of Fortran and Cobol....Yep, we were the ones who invented, built, 'taught'/programmed etc. computers to make way for what today is considered a modern [?] device understandable only to the younger ones..lol
Since the onset of Windows, computers have been much easier to use/user friendly and ALL of my senior friends age 62 - 73 own at least one; use them daily - some in their work but most for pleasure - writing; designing greeting cards; shopping;photo shop; email; research; budgeting/finance/bills..you name it!
Even senior citizen housing has computer classes for those interested.
Might I also make note that when costs are an issue, devices such as webtv - now known as msntv can be purchased for just a bit over $199.00. My son bought me a unit back in '95 and I used it regularly up until I recently got a PC and high speed internet. With it I could do almost everything a PC can do with the exception of things that are contained in Microsoft Office. It's very simple to operate and your 'screen' is your TV..keyboard is wireless and it has a remote.
2007-10-01 04:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why but they are more interested in gardening and knitting and long lies in and looking at photos. They did not have computers when they were children and they havent become addicted like most of us. They realize they do not need a computer when they have books.
I wouldn't try to bribe or blackmail them into using the computer. They would rather do other things and thats ok. Some seniors use the computer because they WANT to.
2007-10-01 03:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by nom nom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a senior but now feel ancient reading the answers of some of you.
I am addicted to my computer and admit it. I love my e-mail and belong to a few yahoo groups. I have a Myspace site of my own and use the internet for all information I want. Sure I keep photos on my computer but more likely to be George Clooney or Doc. McDreamy than grandkids. I do not knit or garden and you are more likely to find me listening to rock music on my computer. Maybe in ten years time it will be a different story!
2007-10-01 09:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by rosie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
offer something interesting, challenging, and a way to challenge their intelligence.
Most stuff on the 'net is boring if you're not doing research. It's just a different way of doing the same old thing - I've been using computers for 25 years and began with a mainframe over 40 years ago.
2007-10-04 04:46:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classes in it's use.
Many Seniors are afraid of computers because they think they are going to do something wrong and ruin an expensive piece of equipment. Or that they will do something wrong and disgrace themselves in front of people. These are the two main reasons I found in my travels with Seniors through this life.
They need to be made comfortable with computers, then lead them to a Senior Center, or elsewhere, and find them a computer, sit them down and help them to open up this wonderful world. You may just be restoring a life to a world of wonder.
Good Luck in your quest!
2007-10-01 04:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by Cranky 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got hooked when someone
gave me a free computer. It
was junk, but it got me going.
Then I bought my own which
is barely a step up...but I really don't want an LCD monitor or Windows Vista. I can't understand it.
I am now very proficient
at the computer and there have been at least 5 women
who were given computers.
I offered to teach them, but
no dice. Their brain just turns off when they sit down and
look at the monitor. I gave up.
2007-10-01 14:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a little scared of the technology. And it doesn't surprise me, the world has changed a lot to today's seniors.
Many libraries have classes teaching "basic" web use, such as e-mail and things like that. Once they learn the basics, they seem to pick it up pretty quickly, just like anyone else.
Maybe having classes at a library for seniors only or at a senior center would encourage them to learn.
Once it isn't so scary, they stick with it.
Good luck.
2007-10-01 03:33:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cheaper, faster model. I happen to be a senior (62)!
Use it for communications, graphics, photos, & research.
Please don't take offense: We seniors maybe over the hill but who do you think designed these darn things in the first place-Not a teenager!
I am not taking offense at your question & others have ans. wisely, for many seniors have not gotten hooked on PC's.
2007-10-01 03:41:56 · answer #11 · answered by dragon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋