Do your parents or grandparents often reminisce about the simpler days? You know, the years when rotary-dial phones, record players or floppy disks were all the rage. Well, just because they’re nostalgic about days gone by, doesn’t mean older generations are stuck in them. Actually, many of our elders enjoy technology, and want to utilize it in their lives—they just need our help to do so.
USA Today recently ran a story about the importance of teaching technology to your “tech-challenged” parents and grandparents. The article talks about the growing trend of older generations reaching out to their children and grandchildren to learn about technology. It’s not hard to believe—how many times have you visited your parents or grandparents and been greeted with a list of the technology questions?
Anita Manning notes this in her USA Today feature:
“The list — familiar to many offspring of tech-challenged parents — is what prompted a group of young wizards at Google to create a website, teachparentstech.org, that provides brief video instructions on everything from how to change a screensaver to creating a blog.”
The website is a creative way to help older relatives with their tech problems, especially if you can’t jump in the car and get to them right away. As we’ve noted, it’s not that they can’t learn these technologies…they just need a push in the right direction.
Here at ZOMM, we’ve heard from some of these well-seasoned folks about their experiences with our Wireless Leash. They love how easy ZOMM is to use, as well as the multiple features it offers. The ability to have a personal alarm system—that doesn’t require extra fees or equipment—is a popular feature.
Dennis, 68, is a ZOMM user who recently wrote to us about just that. He uses ZOMM as his own personal alarm system, and feels much safer because of it:
“Thank you for the wonderful invention! … Many of us [older folk] are techno savvy these days, and more will be in the future.”
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Are your parents or grandparents technologically-challenged? How do you help them?
Tags: grandparents and technology, panic alarm, personal safety device, Testimonials
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As a 54 year old grandparent, I can tell you that I’ve often needed the help of the “younger set” to help me get on board with all the ever-increasing number of new technological gadgets. As I live alone, I’m SO very grateful for ZOMM. Having an affordable personal alarm system gives me peace of mind. Thanks so much for your amazing invention!
Thanks, Angela! Glad to hear it.
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