Has your aging parent made that statement lately? It's a common response by the elderly when faced with something like the internet....that is a way of life for most people under 60....but may in fact be non-existent in the life of most seniors.
With that in mind, I found the following article to be helpful to anyone who thinks that their aging parents might benefit from learning about the internet:
"Learning to use the Internet can help seniors to stay more connected to their friends and loved ones. It can be a nice hobby for those with a lot of free time. And learning something new can give the senior a great sense of pride and accomplishment. However, many seniors do not see a reason why they should learn to use the Internet, and may need encouragement to do so.
There are various ways that seniors can learn how to use the Internet:
- Classes- These may be found at community colleges or senior centers. There are often classes geared toward seniors and generally charge a very low fee.
- Grandchildren- They often have the most knowledge about computers and can be surprisingly patient with their grandparents.
- “Dummies” books about computers- Easy to read and understand.
- Experimentation- Seniors will likely benefit from some simple instruction, and time to play around and explore the computer on their own.
- Explanation of the basic parts: a) websites and servers; b) email: how to send, open, and use the address book and attachments; and c) web browser and getting from website to website
- Allow time for questions from the senior, to ask about anything they don’t understand
For more information on Senior Helpers and to find out more about local in-home care services, visit www.seniorhelpers.com/wheaton or www.SeniorCareDupage.com
0 comments:
Post a Comment