Cyber Seniors is worth checking out mainly because of the people involved and the messages that are portrayed...well, for me anyway: logging on to the internet= independence and independence=freedom and freedom = happiness; a happiness that is increased by intergenerational relationships. The older adults portrayed in this Cyber Seniors business are completely humbled by the dedication and interest of the younger generations. If you watch it, you will agree, Shura Eadie (who unfortunately passed away on October 27th this year) exudes something through your computer screen that you can get anywhere else (sorry, that's vague, but when you watch this, you'll get it and potentially be inspired).
She was a stylish woman (as you can see in the doc trailer here, being viewed on Nov. 29th, 2013 @ the Tiff Bell Lightbox) and lived on the edge especially in her later years: she logged on to the internet and even further, started her own YouTube channel.
And she's not the only one that is getting comfortable online. Stats Canada reported that "29% of people age 75 and over and 60% of those 65 to 74 had used the Internet in the previous month," (2010) showing us that older adults are starting to log in more often, and with a little more confidence. And where does that confidence stem from?
There are many reasons.
As stated above, older adults not only feel confident with their user abilities on the scary world wide web, they feel a sense of reward from their relationships with younger generations.
We hear a lot about these relationships and the importance of sticking the young and old into a room, but give them purpose. Cyber Seniors gives these two generations purpose.
Log On, Cyber Seniors!
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She was a stylish woman (as you can see in the doc trailer here, being viewed on Nov. 29th, 2013 @ the Tiff Bell Lightbox) and lived on the edge especially in her later years: she logged on to the internet and even further, started her own YouTube channel.
And she's not the only one that is getting comfortable online. Stats Canada reported that "29% of people age 75 and over and 60% of those 65 to 74 had used the Internet in the previous month," (2010) showing us that older adults are starting to log in more often, and with a little more confidence. And where does that confidence stem from?
There are many reasons.
As stated above, older adults not only feel confident with their user abilities on the scary world wide web, they feel a sense of reward from their relationships with younger generations.
We hear a lot about these relationships and the importance of sticking the young and old into a room, but give them purpose. Cyber Seniors gives these two generations purpose.
Log On, Cyber Seniors!
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