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By: Computers Made for Seniors « Seniorfy

Computers Made for Seniors « Seniorfy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:23:11 +0000

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By: Help Aging Parents: Computers For Seniors | Help! Aging Parents

Help Aging Parents: Computers For Seniors | Help! Aging Parents — Sun, 29 May 2011 06:16:47 +0000

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By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:09:07 +0000

Thanks Bruce! I appreciate your comments. One of the biggest things changing the landscape for everyone (regardless of age) is the advent of mobile technology like the iPad. Since most of us are primarily information consumers and computer communicators, the complexity and risk (and expense) associated with computers make them less necessary to get the things done we really want and need to do.

By: Bruce Emmerling

Bruce Emmerling — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:40:32 +0000

While conducting research for my master’s thesis, I found reports that older adult users were seeking out relationships, casual sex partners, viewing pornography, interacting in online games, and even stalking others online. This shouldn’t be that surprising as people are still human at any age.

By: Bruce Emmerling

Bruce Emmerling — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:37:18 +0000

Very interesting article. There is definitely a growing market for accessible computers for older adults with physical and mental impairments. One could also build their own computer using off the shelf components probably for much less. However, I can see where not everyone can do this and might need a service or a volunteer to put together a system for them.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:09 +0000

Check out Modern Senior Technology: http://www.modernseniortech.com. They can be a great help to seniors.

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:38:27 +0000

You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Let us know what you decide on for your step-mother.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:32:50 +0000

Thanks for all the great information! I am researching about the Gocomputer for my 80 something step-mother. She is inexperienced with computers and would like to start using to stay in touch more. Your posts have been very helpful, as I thought the Gocomputer seemed like a major ripoff.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:32:11 +0000

Hello Deborah…the mentioned solutions are indeed simple…but are they “too” simple? Depends on user I suppose, but they might feel it is too juvenile looking possibly. I like setting older folks up with an Ubuntu or Linux Mint setup that can be customized with large type and icons, but still offers full functionality of a computer versus an “overlay” on Windows.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:22:29 +0000

Excellent info…I hadn’t seen some of those yet. I will look into them. Thanks.