Comments on: Technology-Love-Connection – “Reaching out” using the internet – part two http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/ Technology to help Loving Grandparents Connect! Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:56:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Greg Beauchamp http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-384 Greg Beauchamp Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:46:24 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-384 There is an interesting new site at www.grannyconnect.com What do you think? I like the idea of the idea of the communication containing more substance and something to be able to look back on some day. There is an interesting new site at http://www.grannyconnect.com

What do you think? I like the idea of the idea of the communication containing more substance and something to be able to look back on some day.

]]> By: Technology-Love-Connection - How it all began in Grama Barb’s life - part one « Grandparents TLC http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Technology-Love-Connection - How it all began in Grama Barb’s life - part one « Grandparents TLC Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:18:16 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-324 [...] Read part two: TLC: “Reaching out” through the introduction of the internet [...] [...] Read part two: TLC: “Reaching out” through the introduction of the internet [...]

]]> By: Grandpa Shayne http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Grandpa Shayne Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:58:25 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-170 @Margaret, I believe communication is the "master key" to healthy, loving relationships. Technology provides a vehicle for communicating with family members that aren't able to be with each other often. It has been my experience that technology really does enable a deeper bond between family members across the miles. @Margaret, I believe communication is the “master key” to healthy, loving relationships. Technology provides a vehicle for communicating with family members that aren’t able to be with each other often. It has been my experience that technology really does enable a deeper bond between family members across the miles.

]]> By: Margaret http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Margaret Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:37:41 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-161 I couldn't agree more. Using the internet to stay in touch with my children and grandchildren has, I am sure, kept me sane for the last 6 years, which is when I first became a Grandmother. At that time I was living in Hong Kong, and am now in Borneo. My daughter and her family are in the UK, and my son and his are in Australia. I am writing an article about the quality of the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren when they may not actually see each other for many months. Does anyone have any comments about this? Does the technology really help at a deeper level? I couldn’t agree more. Using the internet to stay in touch with my children and grandchildren has, I am sure, kept me sane for the last 6 years, which is when I first became a Grandmother. At that time I was living in Hong Kong, and am now in Borneo. My daughter and her family are in the UK, and my son and his are in Australia.
I am writing an article about the quality of the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren when they may not actually see each other for many months. Does anyone have any comments about this? Does the technology really help at a deeper level?

]]> By: Grandpa Shayne http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-138 Grandpa Shayne Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:27:08 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-138 @Stephanie, Thanks for letting us know about your survey. I took it, and encourage others to do so. @Frank, Thanks for the list. I have and do all those, and it really makes a difference. And VoIP has cut my phone bill in half. @Joy, Thanks for stopping by. You are so right about us grandparents keeping up with the times. Hey, it's all about families. @Grama Barb, Tell your 93 year old friend that we think she's cool. 8) Perhaps we can help your Aunt cut through the fear. If technology can help bring the family together, then find a way to use it. I hope our blog provides you with ideas and inspiration to learn new technologies, and the instruction to make it easy. - Shayne @Stephanie, Thanks for letting us know about your survey. I took it, and encourage others to do so.

@Frank, Thanks for the list. I have and do all those, and it really makes a difference. And VoIP has cut my phone bill in half.

@Joy, Thanks for stopping by. You are so right about us grandparents keeping up with the times. Hey, it’s all about families.

@Grama Barb, Tell your 93 year old friend that we think she’s cool. 8) Perhaps we can help your Aunt cut through the fear.

If technology can help bring the family together, then find a way to use it. I hope our blog provides you with ideas and inspiration to learn new technologies, and the instruction to make it easy.

- Shayne

]]> By: Gramabarb http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Gramabarb Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:56:19 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-123 I live in an assisted living residence and there is a 93 yr old lady in here who is on her computer everyday emailing her family and researching everything from medical problems to the race for the US President! She is so bright! A great way for seniors to stay in touch! On the flip side - I have an Aunt who won't go online either - I think it is fear of the unknown. I live in an assisted living residence and there is a 93 yr old lady in here who is on her computer everyday emailing her family and researching everything from medical problems to the race for the US President! She is so bright! A great way for seniors to stay in touch! On the flip side – I have an Aunt who won’t go online either – I think it is fear of the unknown.

]]> By: Joyntheir http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Joyntheir Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:27:14 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-122 I agree with the online communication. I have been on the computer and learning more and more since 1985. My brother and I communicate over skype - so he gets to see my kids and grandkids and talk to them. My 94 year old mother will not allow anyone to get her on a computer. if she would, she could see her great grandkids. This would be great living several states apart, but with her ability to get around decreases, if she were in town or an hour away, the internet communication would be great for video calls, sharing pictures, etc. Grandparents need to keep up with the times and communicate with the younger generations on the media the kids are comfortable with. Great post. I agree with the online communication. I have been on the computer and learning more and more since 1985. My brother and I communicate over skype – so he gets to see my kids and grandkids and talk to them. My 94 year old mother will not allow anyone to get her on a computer. if she would, she could see her great grandkids. This would be great living several states apart, but with her ability to get around decreases, if she were in town or an hour away, the internet communication would be great for video calls, sharing pictures, etc. Grandparents need to keep up with the times and communicate with the younger generations on the media the kids are comfortable with. Great post.

]]> By: Frank http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Frank Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:59:53 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-121 When I'm a grandfather (I have 20 something kids, so how far of can it be?) I'd like to be in posession of 1. Easy to use video phone 2. Share photo's online 3, Free VOIP phone service so I can tlak to my hearts delight. 4. IM my son/daughter on a regular basis. 5. Have a family Facebook gathering place to talk on a regular basis. 6. Embrace technology......I NEVER want to be on the wrong side of the digital divide. When I’m a grandfather (I have 20 something kids, so how far of can it be?) I’d like to be in posession of

1. Easy to use video phone

2. Share photo’s online

3, Free VOIP phone service so I can tlak to my hearts delight.

4. IM my son/daughter on a regular basis.

5. Have a family Facebook gathering place to talk on a regular basis.

6. Embrace technology……I NEVER want to be on the wrong side of the digital divide.

]]> By: Stephanie http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Stephanie Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:04:40 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-120 Hi guys, I was reading through this blog and was just wondering if you all could fill out a survey for me. I'm a student at University of Pennsylvania and my marketing class is currently studying tech-savvy grandparents. This survey can help us see what grandparents like you are interested in seeing in the future digital photo industry and we'd greatly appreciate any help we can get. Feel free to email me if you have any additional comments or ideas! Thanks! Please fill out this short survey and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. The survey should only take about 10 minutes and will greatly help us in our research project for class. <a href="http://wharton.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_9Kyh1ZKs2JlmoM4&SVID=Prod" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://wharton.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_9Kyh1ZKs2JlmoM4&SVID=Prod</a> Thank you so much! Hi guys,
I was reading through this blog and was just wondering if you all could fill out a survey for me. I’m a student at University of Pennsylvania and my marketing class is currently studying tech-savvy grandparents. This survey can help us see what grandparents like you are interested in seeing in the future digital photo industry and we’d greatly appreciate any help we can get. Feel free to email me if you have any additional comments or ideas! Thanks!

Please fill out this short survey and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. The survey should only take about 10 minutes and will greatly help us in our research project for class.

http://wharton.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_9Kyh1ZKs2JlmoM4&SVID=Prod

Thank you so much!

]]> By: Grandpa Shayne http://grandparentstlc.com/blog/2008/10/technology-love-connection-reaching-out-using-internet-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Grandpa Shayne Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:10:43 +0000 http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/?p=522#comment-118 Gramma Barb, you've done it again! :-) Thank you for sharing you story with our readers! I hope grandparents that are already on the internet will be inspired to connect with their family. I hope those readers who have grandparents that are older, and not yet too tech savvy, will encourage them to get online and have fun connecting. Email grandkids, ask for digital photos and links to family blogs and photo albums. Thanks, Grandpa Shayne Gramma Barb, you’ve done it again! :-) Thank you for sharing you story with our readers! I hope grandparents that are already on the internet will be inspired to connect with their family. I hope those readers who have grandparents that are older, and not yet too tech savvy, will encourage them to get online and have fun connecting. Email grandkids, ask for digital photos and links to family blogs and photo albums.

Thanks, Grandpa Shayne

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