I've done my bit to help older people access the internet as it's always struck me that they are a group who could gain the most from it. Plenty of ways to save money, keep in touch with family and with so many libraries shutting a great source of information and entertainment. Even for people with eyesight or hearing problems there's plenty of accessibility features to get them on the net.
It's a great thing you're doing, Peter. They do say the older you get, the more you need to be online! I have an 84 year old in my family who has been using the internet for many years. I've found showing people what they can see online has far more of an effect than telling them. I have sent him lots of youtube links on subjects that he is interested in e.g. motorshows, technology, travel etc. He was encouraged to see your channel! He's not quite hooked on youtube yet but I'm working on it! Xxx
we need to get the old folk laptops that are easy to use ... netbooks etc. Most of the time people are terrified of using a PC because of all the spam and phishing.
I appreciate your efforts. If my grandmother didnt suffer from horrible arthritis id consider helping her out in the same way. Shes a writer and a thinker and would have greatly benefited from having the internet in her home.
I'm truly sorry it took me so long to get back to your channel and to this. You should have seen my mother's eyes light up when she had her first experience with a website. I'm actually tempted to post it as a video response...
This is the third video of yours I am watching, and as subscriber number 47.362 I feel privileged to be part of your very large group of fans. Your advice to Ruth is very good, hopefully more senior citizens will watch this. With a little bit of help and assistance, they would find so much enjoyment on the Net! Plus being able to communicate with their dear ones who are far away in real time! Take care, Peter, God bless you. Giovanna :-)
it would be great if senior citizens learn to use computers because i think that they would be active and that, i think helps them to not get diseases like alz haimer because they keep their minds busy
well done on this video,i am 63 my mother in law is 88 , we love our pc's & the net,it is not to late to learn,dont be afraid,there are lots of people who are willing to help both young & old,just ask
Well my dad is 76 he uses microsoft Word and internet - in a limited way trough google - it was quite simple to teach him that- but still even that very google search box gives him almost limitless possibilites of entertainment. Still compared to other peoples comments it seems he's quite young ;)
Keep up the good work Mr 1927. We are all going to be there in age sooner or later. Respect to you for embracing the tech and spreading the word to your octogenarian friends.
Keep up the good work Mr 1927. We are all going to be there in age sooner or later. Respect to you for embracing the tech and spreading the word to your octogenarian friends. love the tie
My girlfriend called alysha gomes is a whore and i am going to dump her!! My name is aiden hardy and i go to chilwell school in nottingham which is in england. If any of you fat retards want to beat me up then please do. I watch porn!!
I've beat you to it! I've been introducing and helping older folks like yourself with computers and the internet for 4 years now. I noticed the service to cater to them was lacking. I now have a huge customer base of silver surfers who computers I build and maintain, and fix.
Hello there geriatric. My grandfather is 79 and still very active, he goes hiking with a friend most weeks and videos their excursions, they are always very funny. They go on like they are still in there twenties. He then uploads his videos to his PC edits them, adds music text you name it. Myself im 28 and he knows more about PCs than me. He also holds regular web cam chats with his walking parter. Im all for silver surfers, why should age come into it.
Hi Peter, I really enjoyed your video. What I found interesting is the way Susan was able to open up to you about computers. I think someone younger would not have given her adequate time to explain herself. It's a shame that you weren't allowed to interview the older men and women at the day center. I would assume they did grant you the interviews due to ethical considerations. However, I would suggest you contacting academics from universities near you. You may be able to involved in research
It's inspiring to see YouTube being used by people with a level on experience, insight and intelligence that is so apparently lacking on YouTube. It's amazing just how many of those who are quick to ridicule, deride and flame others can't even write properly.
Great video, keep up the good work. I am a silver surfer and have 2 blogs one of which I operate as a business. Age is no barrier to learning how to use a computer and the internet.
This is really interesting. My nana uses the internet and emails me regularly, she has also just learnt how to text message! She can only do these basics but I know that is still a lot more than many of my friends grandparents...and even parents!
I think that a lot of older people do put themselves down when it comes to "new technology"... It's all trial and error and everyone has to start not knowing anything, at the end of the day the more time you have available the quicker you can pick something up! Like Ruth said, the grandkids are/will all be online, if they show her how then they could chat online and that could make contact more regular and more direct with the kids. It's not beyond anyone, it's just having the "guts"!
What some of you need to realise is that it's quite easy for the older generation to give up and die especially when they lose a loved on. The internet gives them a new opening in life particularly the disabled.
Keep it up Silver Surfers. Most of us respect you and value your experiences and comments.
I think its brilliant that you are trying to persuade other elderly people to get connected, maybe we'll be seeing more vloggers around your age soon.
so happy the Elders are here, we need you to keep the youngans in check and your general wisdoms of kindness and gentleness like this good man are very very welcome. Happy days
This is a great idea. I communicated with my dear grandmother, now passed on, by handwritten letters. She was hard of hearing, so the phone never worked well. This was only 2-3 years ago, and I know if someone had encouraged her a bit more, she likely would have taken up computers.
Thumbs-up to you, mate! Good luck in the UK and with the AARP!
I am 21 years old and am a IT administrator at a bank an we have older employee's that do not knw how to work a computer very well and do not want to because of some of the reason mentioned, but i think wat ur doin is a great encouragment tool. Technology is not goin away and will influence many basic functions and aspects of all our live and Computer literany is important. So keep doin wat u do.
hi - thanks for that. great to see one of the older generation using youtube. quite sad to see silly disrespectful comments, i hope you just ignore those as they are not worth listening to. good job, very interesting x
Nice one, hope you had a good time in the UK! I just thought I would let you know, you can get magnifier screens that you can fit onto any monitor, and they'd help with the vision porblem, I think. And of course you can adjust the text size on any webpages you want to look at. Anyway, great vid!
A few years ago, two parents went out for dinner. A few hours later, the babysitter was calling to ask if she could cover up the clown statue in the kids' room, the father said,"Take the kids and get out of the house. We'll call the police, we don't have a clown statue." The "clown statue" is really a killer that escaped from jail. If you don't post this letter on to 10 videos tonight, the clown
Great video "Grandpa"! I think it was very true how you said 'you pay for a connection to a server to get onto the internet' because most people assume that you just pay to get straight onto the internet which shows you know a lot more about computers than a lot of younger people :) Keep up the great videos! Did you feel the earthquake the other day? I felt it even down here in Buckinghamshire!
hover car, lol! good point, a lot of young people seem to think that they'll always know everything about the latest technology...But we're all going to be overtaken by our kids and grandkids who'll tut and say how easy it is! And even if I'm 100 when they bring out hover cars I'll be darned if I'm not going to give them a go! XD
Its a great idea working with people in a residential home, an escape from loneliness. unfortunately the gate keepers arent necessarily the best people to make decisions. please dont let them stop access. The benefits would out way the problems, with a bit of sensitivity it could happen. Access to Aged !
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Interesting, due to the fact that I never thought the elderly wanted to have anything to do with computers! My grandmother thinks they're too complicated, but seems like some of them have got the hang of it afterall!
You are ex RAF I presume with your near slip of "duff" before you said 'gen' explaining the silver surfer advocates brochure.
No offense intended. I am over 60 and make extremely good use of my computer. i also run a sheltered housing complex and am trying to interest my tenants as well
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An old couple were sat in church one Sunday morning, she says "I've just let out a long, rasping, silent fart. What should i do." He says "You should get a new fucking battery for your hearing aid!"
I found this quite interesting. I am a 43yr old support tech. When I was employed, I considered my specialty to be assisting those who required very patient care. People who felt lost and very intimidated by computers. People who hoped to get through life, w/out the aid of computers, but were now, forced to.
This is the first of your videos that I've watched. I think it's a wonderful idea. You've helped opened my eyes to reasons why our elders, who aren't familiar with computers, appear to have no interest in learning how to use them. On a positive note, an elderly friend who is 85 yrs received his first computer as a gift from his nephew. He does have difficulty at times with it but has come a long way and seems to enjoy it a lot. I will check out your other videos and spread the word. Take care.
Very good presentation Peter. This is an excellent idea to keep in touch with loved ones especially in case of emergency. Computers and the internet is really the modern day ham radio because you have the ability to communtcate with people all over the world.
I have tried to get my older relatives interested in using a computer and surfing the internet. They are just too impatient and grouchy.LOL. This is a good thing. Goog luck.
We younger people think we understand computers but in 50 years when we are old there will be quantum computers and we will find them difficult to understand.
Its funny because whilst the old folks today can obviously show an interest in the internet in the future there is probably going to be more silver surfers than any other user group.the internet in the perfect tool and dare i say it the perfect medication for tired old limbs but alive minds.
geri, I want to say I think this is interesting topic and one worth looking into as you are. as you pointed out computer is good for camera communication w/ family. maybe highest regard for seniors. google is good as a quick encyclopedia. they may have to decide if perhaps only those two things would make it worth it for them, as they truly are not a necessity. unfortunately modern times would have one almost believing that they are.
I've done my bit to help older people access the internet as it's always struck me that they are a group who could gain the most from it. Plenty of ways to save money, keep in touch with family and with so many libraries shutting a great source of information and entertainment. Even for people with eyesight or hearing problems there's plenty of accessibility features to get them on the net.
Silkie341 1 year ago
It's a great thing you're doing, Peter. They do say the older you get, the more you need to be online! I have an 84 year old in my family who has been using the internet for many years. I've found showing people what they can see online has far more of an effect than telling them. I have sent him lots of youtube links on subjects that he is interested in e.g. motorshows, technology, travel etc. He was encouraged to see your channel! He's not quite hooked on youtube yet but I'm working on it! Xxx
MissJagUR 2 years ago
we need to get the old folk laptops that are easy to use ... netbooks etc. Most of the time people are terrified of using a PC because of all the spam and phishing.
p00b3ard 2 years ago
Good work chap!
PipiRockSteady 3 years ago
I appreciate your efforts. If my grandmother didnt suffer from horrible arthritis id consider helping her out in the same way. Shes a writer and a thinker and would have greatly benefited from having the internet in her home.
AttunedFlux 3 years ago
help! i'm a 61 year old singer who has a job to get work because of ageism.check me out on you tube at 'gypwin' or 'gentleman john'.cheers
gypwin 3 years ago
I'm truly sorry it took me so long to get back to your channel and to this. You should have seen my mother's eyes light up when she had her first experience with a website. I'm actually tempted to post it as a video response...
fehquig 3 years ago
This is the third video of yours I am watching, and as subscriber number 47.362 I feel privileged to be part of your very large group of fans. Your advice to Ruth is very good, hopefully more senior citizens will watch this. With a little bit of help and assistance, they would find so much enjoyment on the Net! Plus being able to communicate with their dear ones who are far away in real time! Take care, Peter, God bless you. Giovanna :-)
keepthemusicplaying0 3 years ago
hes like sayin "hey old dude buy a freaking computer and get into gaming" :)
Wickedmaniamsup 3 years ago 3
What's that little ringing!
Ahh!!
Ytreporter 3 years ago
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his vibrator
starstriker2 3 years ago
You're so lovely
hippyju 3 years ago
it would be great if senior citizens learn to use computers because i think that they would be active and that, i think helps them to not get diseases like alz haimer because they keep their minds busy
well is just my opinion
btw i love your videos
i wish my grandfather learn to use msn
lol
yulyxxx 3 years ago
You are like a breath of fresh air. I love your videos.
diverkev 3 years ago 2
Ruth, make Geriatric1927 give you a couple of quick lessons in web surfing ... it will bring the world to your parlor. You'll absolutely love it!
nopunynerd 3 years ago
Wooo!!! Old people ROCK!! XD
BlameItOnThePenguin 3 years ago
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Too bad they suck at driving. D:
orly444 3 years ago
Nice! I hope they get one so they can see their family and 'Reminisce' in history or whatever they enjoy.
Venus50 3 years ago 2
this was a very well made video,well done you old farts.
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Scotericaproductions 3 years ago
In that case YOU will be a "perv" ie OLD one day or are you never going to get old??
tegid699 3 years ago
well done on this video,i am 63 my mother in law is 88 , we love our pc's & the net,it is not to late to learn,dont be afraid,there are lots of people who are willing to help both young & old,just ask
nelsbels45 3 years ago
That was brilliant film making.
I think some of the crass comments below show a stunning lack of 'savvy'.
Thanks.
zaskarfilms 3 years ago
Good for them! Wish my parents weren't such technophobes
PixiePieCan 3 years ago
We should all be so lucky to be a silver surfer!
TrafalgarWeb 3 years ago
This is a featured video?
NemeanLion 3 years ago
boskiddyfiddler...you picking on old folk now? You scumbag.
ticktock08 3 years ago
Leave this guy alone. He's just having a good time : ]
DominicHunt 3 years ago 5
My grandad is 82 and has set up a wireless network, surfs the web has a web site, age should not stop you.
ilesal 3 years ago 4
Well my dad is 76 he uses microsoft Word and internet - in a limited way trough google - it was quite simple to teach him that- but still even that very google search box gives him almost limitless possibilites of entertainment. Still compared to other peoples comments it seems he's quite young ;)
Przecinek 3 years ago
81 years is well impressive. You are getting some feedback on your microphone/speaker system though.
Separating the two more would help reduce that
ricochetVendetta 3 years ago 2
i wold love to hear about old war storys maby u can halp me find some true war storys
MCCOLM1982 3 years ago
hi mate have a look at the angry german kid video on you tube its dead funny i think
painsey 3 years ago
Keep up the good work Mr 1927. We are all going to be there in age sooner or later. Respect to you for embracing the tech and spreading the word to your octogenarian friends.
duffymoony 3 years ago 5
Keep up the good work Mr 1927. We are all going to be there in age sooner or later. Respect to you for embracing the tech and spreading the word to your octogenarian friends. love the tie
duffymoony 3 years ago
l think it would be a good idea for all elderly people to have a pc it will keep the mind stimulated and intouch with relatives in oversea's.
also they could meet other senior citizens awesome video :)
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My girlfriend called alysha gomes is a whore and i am going to dump her!! My name is aiden hardy and i go to chilwell school in nottingham which is in england. If any of you fat retards want to beat me up then please do. I watch porn!!
AidenHardy 3 years ago
ok its me matthew in your year im going to kick your ass then p.s. you sad o for the porn bit
watthem1992 3 years ago
'My name is aiden hardy'- you relise its probly sum1 who doesnt like him pretending!
metallicarocks35 3 years ago
I've beat you to it! I've been introducing and helping older folks like yourself with computers and the internet for 4 years now. I noticed the service to cater to them was lacking. I now have a huge customer base of silver surfers who computers I build and maintain, and fix.
OutsideL00kingIn 3 years ago
Yeah dont worry geriatric my grandad is a computer hacker so he knows how to use them shall i get him to hack your computer so i can prove it to you
shankninja 3 years ago
exciting stuff!
greenwingfanbase 3 years ago 2
lol
metallicarocks35 3 years ago
Hello there geriatric. My grandfather is 79 and still very active, he goes hiking with a friend most weeks and videos their excursions, they are always very funny. They go on like they are still in there twenties. He then uploads his videos to his PC edits them, adds music text you name it. Myself im 28 and he knows more about PCs than me. He also holds regular web cam chats with his walking parter. Im all for silver surfers, why should age come into it.
craiguk25 3 years ago
web cam chat's ??????? sounds a bit pervy to me...
robocock0 3 years ago
small minded idiot :D
craiguk25 3 years ago
i was a joke you tit...durrr...at 28 i thought yo might no that...prick
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hippo1695 3 years ago
Delightful.
pinknonsense 3 years ago
Hi Peter, I really enjoyed your video. What I found interesting is the way Susan was able to open up to you about computers. I think someone younger would not have given her adequate time to explain herself. It's a shame that you weren't allowed to interview the older men and women at the day center. I would assume they did grant you the interviews due to ethical considerations. However, I would suggest you contacting academics from universities near you. You may be able to involved in research
arugulaburglar 3 years ago
It's inspiring to see YouTube being used by people with a level on experience, insight and intelligence that is so apparently lacking on YouTube. It's amazing just how many of those who are quick to ridicule, deride and flame others can't even write properly.
simplydv 3 years ago 2
It's a shame to see some of the stupid comments on here, but i suppose its to be expected now.
Good video!
ketenol 3 years ago 10
im with you, i kind of feel sorry when i see it i dont know why?
germanboyrocks 3 years ago 2
Great video, keep up the good work. I am a silver surfer and have 2 blogs one of which I operate as a business. Age is no barrier to learning how to use a computer and the internet.
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coffin dodger if ever i saw one!
waiting4george 3 years ago
This is really interesting. My nana uses the internet and emails me regularly, she has also just learnt how to text message! She can only do these basics but I know that is still a lot more than many of my friends grandparents...and even parents!
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i bet you he is naked from the waist down
conjugg 3 years ago
I know i am.
ketenol 3 years ago
Typical Morons Posting stupid commen's, whatever happened to respecting your elders
nytramrenrut 3 years ago 7
inspiring. Ignore the senseless comments below. very good point. 5 star.
nickblakesley 3 years ago 3
inspiring,
just like the video called 'giraffe wife' watch it!
Nelso0o 3 years ago
i dont think he can hear the ringin tbh, pitch dies with age so he probably doesnt even know what youre all moanin about haha ! give him a breakkkk
leorawk 3 years ago
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i think that ringing sound is that one where only yound ppl can hear to keep them away, they use it outside some shops, DAMN YOU OLD MAN... DAMN YOU
wisrostron 3 years ago
agreed.
vontana 3 years ago
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i think that ringing sound is that one where only yound ppl can hear to keep them away, they use it outside some shops, DAMN YOU OLD MAN... DAMN YOU
wisrostron 3 years ago
Woah, what's that ringing sound?
Munkatten 3 years ago
My mom puts herself down when it comes to computers.mainly because my sister inlaw tells her its to hard to learn.:)
carolpaints 3 years ago
I think that a lot of older people do put themselves down when it comes to "new technology"... It's all trial and error and everyone has to start not knowing anything, at the end of the day the more time you have available the quicker you can pick something up! Like Ruth said, the grandkids are/will all be online, if they show her how then they could chat online and that could make contact more regular and more direct with the kids. It's not beyond anyone, it's just having the "guts"!
Imzaby 3 years ago
What some of you need to realise is that it's quite easy for the older generation to give up and die especially when they lose a loved on. The internet gives them a new opening in life particularly the disabled.
Keep it up Silver Surfers. Most of us respect you and value your experiences and comments.
2Chantelle2 3 years ago 3
Amazing and Awesome go going!
KamikazeKoscki 3 years ago
I think its brilliant that you are trying to persuade other elderly people to get connected, maybe we'll be seeing more vloggers around your age soon.
merlin2k6 3 years ago
Shame you couldn"t get inside the old folks home! If the people inside were prepared to talk to you then you should have been allowed in.
What are they trying to hide?
annshaw 3 years ago
i think you're doing a great service for older people.
callieland 3 years ago 6
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is ur hearing aid goin off in the back ground?
andya93 3 years ago
Your comments seem to suggest that you have some sort of fantasy envolving elderly people.
anthwhite91 3 years ago 3
good work geriatric1927
jotbot76 3 years ago 5
Gaaah what is that squeeling noise?!
I enjoyed this video :)
ramsy66 3 years ago 3
some sort of interference probably :P
DooMvidguy 3 years ago
Sublimanal messages.
anthwhite91 3 years ago
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Feedback, well annoying.
chriswyatt 3 years ago
fair play mate 5*
DJmisplacedmarbles 3 years ago 3
My grandads a computer whizz! Im jealous - hes got this awesome computer and I have to keep phoning him for IT help :(
matt9537 3 years ago 5
so happy the Elders are here, we need you to keep the youngans in check and your general wisdoms of kindness and gentleness like this good man are very very welcome. Happy days
all being love
charlie
humanproductions 3 years ago 9
It is great idea to stay in touch with people..!
And technology is nothing to be feared, computers are very intuitive now days..
I just feel bad about a lot of the ignorant people online, haters & such like..
Destructopodx 3 years ago 7
This is a great idea. I communicated with my dear grandmother, now passed on, by handwritten letters. She was hard of hearing, so the phone never worked well. This was only 2-3 years ago, and I know if someone had encouraged her a bit more, she likely would have taken up computers.
Thumbs-up to you, mate! Good luck in the UK and with the AARP!
jaswitzer3305 3 years ago 2
This guy with the glasses on must be an alien, because every time he goes near his computer it makes loud hissing sounds lol.
tubeaccountplus 3 years ago
Fuck me! that bitch must get a painful neck watching tv in that position, her neck must be like a fucking cork screw lol.
tubeaccountplus 3 years ago
thats one big tv. that would have cost a few thousand
retroshows 3 years ago
Jolly good job.
hernquin2008 3 years ago 3
I am 21 years old and am a IT administrator at a bank an we have older employee's that do not knw how to work a computer very well and do not want to because of some of the reason mentioned, but i think wat ur doin is a great encouragment tool. Technology is not goin away and will influence many basic functions and aspects of all our live and Computer literany is important. So keep doin wat u do.
MFarmer1203 3 years ago 2
you rock!!
I wish my grandparents would get on the net :)
Heymonkey81 3 years ago 3
im kinda horny from this....
supernewt 3 years ago
wtf lmao
KyleThorn19 3 years ago
hu?
how much do u cost?lol
kenyaqueen 3 years ago
Great video geriatric1927. You're an inspiration : )
oclandestin 3 years ago
boskidddly - you should be ashamed of yourself.
oclandestin 3 years ago
hi - thanks for that. great to see one of the older generation using youtube. quite sad to see silly disrespectful comments, i hope you just ignore those as they are not worth listening to. good job, very interesting x
love2love1981 3 years ago 3
A few posters have been very disrespectful, but thankfully we can ignore those no-marks.
Thanks for the post, geriatric1927!
mmartini50 3 years ago 3
Nice one, hope you had a good time in the UK! I just thought I would let you know, you can get magnifier screens that you can fit onto any monitor, and they'd help with the vision porblem, I think. And of course you can adjust the text size on any webpages you want to look at. Anyway, great vid!
thewerepuppygrr 3 years ago
What a wonderful video.
I think what you're doing not just with this video, but all of your videos on YouTUBE is fantastic.
Keep up the great work and continue to inspire. ^_^
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A few years ago, two parents went out for dinner. A few hours later, the babysitter was calling to ask if she could cover up the clown statue in the kids' room, the father said,"Take the kids and get out of the house. We'll call the police, we don't have a clown statue." The "clown statue" is really a killer that escaped from jail. If you don't post this letter on to 10 videos tonight, the clown
ilikehairybeaks 3 years ago
great story
IHaveTheBestHair 3 years ago
Great video "Grandpa"! I think it was very true how you said 'you pay for a connection to a server to get onto the internet' because most people assume that you just pay to get straight onto the internet which shows you know a lot more about computers than a lot of younger people :) Keep up the great videos! Did you feel the earthquake the other day? I felt it even down here in Buckinghamshire!
Javindo 3 years ago
aaahhhhh whats with the high pitch
blobblobs 3 years ago
I wonder if silver surfer's play computer games?
Puzzoozoo 3 years ago
leave dis guy alone at least he s having a go imagine you at that age in like 60 years time trying to drive a hover car
darththrash99 3 years ago 5
hover car, lol! good point, a lot of young people seem to think that they'll always know everything about the latest technology...But we're all going to be overtaken by our kids and grandkids who'll tut and say how easy it is! And even if I'm 100 when they bring out hover cars I'll be darned if I'm not going to give them a go! XD
Imzaby 3 years ago
i gtta admit that people in any age group should make, and be able to make, there own descionions on this topic
the noise is feed back, the mics too close to his speakers
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hi grandad, i thought you died years ago!
FusionGraffiti 3 years ago
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boo
FusionGraffiti 3 years ago
It's nice to see people your age using computers, my grandad is 83 and he also has started using one!
Drahcir14 3 years ago 4
Its a great idea working with people in a residential home, an escape from loneliness. unfortunately the gate keepers arent necessarily the best people to make decisions. please dont let them stop access. The benefits would out way the problems, with a bit of sensitivity it could happen. Access to Aged !
Sealass 3 years ago 3
What's that screeching noise!? Argh!
MO: I wouldn't recommend trying to get the elderly interested in computers. I've seen middle-aged people struggle for months trying to adapt.
There's just so many racy things on the internet, it could be lethal if an elderly person clicked on the wrong link BA.
If an older person wants a computer, by all means. They should just have a techno-savvy person on hand to help them figure it all out.
jimmyThePiep 3 years ago
high freqency noise.
MiggyJiggy 3 years ago
:O i have that ET thing
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im afraid to say that your FUKIN BORIN AND TAWKIN T LIUW GRANMARS FOR FUKIN EVER YOU SHITIN EVERAYWONE MON ooooooooooooooo littuw fwends in amewica YO YO YA STUPAD
master479 3 years ago
You're an idiot. Never speak again. Cheers.
JerematheSolid 3 years ago
that's at master579 by the way : )
JerematheSolid 3 years ago
I can only assume you are a horrible person
HEarl114 3 years ago
chek my channel
1234robertolio4321 3 years ago
no thanks
HEarl114 3 years ago
My dad got his first computer at 84, now 89 and still surfing.
henryplum 3 years ago 4
Well done !
Tilly2cats 3 years ago 3
What an outstanding idea and an excellent vid! Thank you!
66shadymilkman 3 years ago 6
What a good idea ... to try and get the older generation into PC use.
I'mm 38 and have really just felt confident over the last 2 years.... and yes, my 10 year old knows more than me when it comes to computers.
On the other hand - my partner taught himself and has now moved on the building PC's & making music too.
It's a case of 'not as hard as it looks'!
Bev
boardfreaks 3 years ago
Interesting, due to the fact that I never thought the elderly wanted to have anything to do with computers! My grandmother thinks they're too complicated, but seems like some of them have got the hang of it afterall!
Natovr 3 years ago
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fuck u! u are fuking borin as shit makin me read this comment!
ethanthestuntman 3 years ago
PLEASE WATCH IT .
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jerry24003 3 years ago
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LOL UR OLD!!!111111
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EddyWillyJimmy 3 years ago
I like it, verry intresting.
Always wonderd what elder citisens thought about this.
Dadicatuz 3 years ago
Nice. Respect!
AnnaHeidiBourne 3 years ago
if you find it boring, piss off.
Barris 3 years ago 5
Hello Sir.
You are ex RAF I presume with your near slip of "duff" before you said 'gen' explaining the silver surfer advocates brochure.
No offense intended. I am over 60 and make extremely good use of my computer. i also run a sheltered housing complex and am trying to interest my tenants as well
way2lon 3 years ago
Great video
Thanks
ichigoemi 3 years ago 3
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An old couple were sat in church one Sunday morning, she says "I've just let out a long, rasping, silent fart. What should i do." He says "You should get a new fucking battery for your hearing aid!"
cyrilfuckdust 3 years ago
this guy is 5 years younger than my granpa. for real.
FygeApoDoReVromokole 3 years ago
i don't wanna grow up, i'm a toys 'r us kid.
IHaveTheBestHair 3 years ago
Danger at 1:08 if you are wearing headphones.
Good video though, mate.
Shadineal 3 years ago
Wow, you weren't kidding.
Ouch!
Zeipher 3 years ago
I found this quite interesting. I am a 43yr old support tech. When I was employed, I considered my specialty to be assisting those who required very patient care. People who felt lost and very intimidated by computers. People who hoped to get through life, w/out the aid of computers, but were now, forced to.
I hope to see more of these interviews. thx
happyt1meharry 3 years ago
This is the first of your videos that I've watched. I think it's a wonderful idea. You've helped opened my eyes to reasons why our elders, who aren't familiar with computers, appear to have no interest in learning how to use them. On a positive note, an elderly friend who is 85 yrs received his first computer as a gift from his nephew. He does have difficulty at times with it but has come a long way and seems to enjoy it a lot. I will check out your other videos and spread the word. Take care.
oldetavern 3 years ago
Thats a totally annoying whistle sound. geez. Great thoughts. =] take care
Vashelcoche 3 years ago
Very good presentation Peter. This is an excellent idea to keep in touch with loved ones especially in case of emergency. Computers and the internet is really the modern day ham radio because you have the ability to communtcate with people all over the world.
vaiman777 3 years ago
Don't peddle your lies to us, especially not here.
phocjame 3 years ago
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n00b!
vegunited06 3 years ago
I have tried to get my older relatives interested in using a computer and surfing the internet. They are just too impatient and grouchy.LOL. This is a good thing. Goog luck.
wopwoman 3 years ago
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check out that old wrinkley in the red hoodie behind him.
denselives 3 years ago
It's E.T.!
Rellizate 3 years ago
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lol i make fun of chris crocker and MRirian. please check it out..
cclover31 3 years ago
Why not buy a computer from QVC on a month trail. If you don't click with it, just send it back for a refund.
tonypaul5557 3 years ago
I'm 73 and use the internet to run a criminal empire.
DocRusty 3 years ago 3
what was that high pitched noise?? was it one of those special noises to stop teenagers congrugating (dunno how you spell that!!!)
KingKingdon 3 years ago
feedback!!!!11
mylogon341 3 years ago
the guy at the start of the vid should present a tv program !
adam0340 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this geriatric1927.
pulseforce 3 years ago
We younger people think we understand computers but in 50 years when we are old there will be quantum computers and we will find them difficult to understand.
rob2859 3 years ago
and the point in rob saying this was ?
adam0340 3 years ago
I was stating the fact that people shold not mock other people because they do not understand.
rob2859 3 years ago
with all due respect, please turn down your hearing aid, it is really high pitch and quite off putting, nice video though.
Djsp01 3 years ago
bless em
Wilson1221 3 years ago 2
Its funny because whilst the old folks today can obviously show an interest in the internet in the future there is probably going to be more silver surfers than any other user group.the internet in the perfect tool and dare i say it the perfect medication for tired old limbs but alive minds.
LAGERL0UT 3 years ago 3
damn is that an ET statue in the background!
mannn im scared now
xstarzoestarx 3 years ago
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this video smells like stale piss and bleach.
Ninjaburger77 3 years ago
So does you face.
ALCUS52 3 years ago
lol you harsh bastard
rob2859 3 years ago
Well done! Keep up the good work! :)
cadabraa 3 years ago 3
well done uv got some balls coming onto youtube at ur age well done
aryt video not for my liking but anyway good video on how old ppl struggle on them
cya good luk in the future
cammcg 3 years ago 5
geri, I want to say I think this is interesting topic and one worth looking into as you are. as you pointed out computer is good for camera communication w/ family. maybe highest regard for seniors. google is good as a quick encyclopedia. they may have to decide if perhaps only those two things would make it worth it for them, as they truly are not a necessity. unfortunately modern times would have one almost believing that they are.
somnambulistyes 3 years ago
Hi Grandad!
fatcatjak 3 years ago
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Oh wow this guy is old, so old that it's kind of distracting
foosballman 3 years ago
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THIS IS THE STUPIDEST THING EVER!!! BUT I LOVE MY MOM AND DON'T WANT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES!
If you do not copy and paste this onto 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours
-PS I DID NOT START THIS!!
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THIS IS THE STUPIDEST THING EVER!!! BUT I LOVE MY MOM AND DON'T WANT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES!
If you do not copy and paste this onto 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours
-PS I DID NOT START THIS!!
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i fuckin love the way this guy talks. i wish i could talk like that. i'd get so more pussy
gtarbmx 3 years ago
I wish my Grandpa could use his computer without moaning at me all the time about how it "Doesn't work".
Still I laughed at 'silver surfer' I was expecting some fantastic 4 action XD
Wedge8 3 years ago 3