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Interviews with senior citizens discussing usage of computers and the Internet. Your video responses and comments would be greatly appreciated particularly if you have encouraged anyone to embrace the technology.

http://www.silversurferadvocates.co.uk

http://www.silversurferadvocates.us

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  • It's a shame to see some of the stupid comments on here, but i suppose its to be expected now.

    Good video!

  • 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'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.

  • Good work chap!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 :-)

  • hes like sayin "hey old dude buy a freaking computer and get into gaming" :)

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