The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Getting online opens up tremendous possibilities for older adults, as they can video call distant grandchildren, manage banking without traveling to branches, order prescriptions for home delivery, and find answers to any question that crosses their minds. However, navigating the internet safely requires knowledge that many seniors lack simply because they didn’t grow up with … Read more
Family connection means more today than it ever has before. As families grow and move to new cities, states, or even countries, many grandparents find themselves relying on technology to stay in touch with their children and grandchildren. What used to be limited to handwritten letters or occasional phone calls has evolved into video chats, … Read more
In the early 2020s, there was a surge of people looking to travel and to get away from their hometown for a considerable amount of time. In the days before the internet, there were only a few roles available for those looking to travel and work at the same time. Generally speaking, professionals would go … Read more
Sponsored Grandparents Are Spoiling Kids with Too Much Video Screen Access BY MARIA TAYLOR As a kid, one of the cool things about visiting Grandma and Grandpa was getting spoiled and having grandparents stand up for you when your parents told you off. However, while candy used to be the treat of choice when grandparents … Read more
Sponsored Here’s Why Grandparents are the Future of the Internet BY MARIA TAYLOR It has become a major internet cliché to say seniors are useless with technology. In fact, grandparents are starting to dominate the internet, with people aged 65+ going online more than any other demographic in the United States. Many grandparents are understanding … Read more
Sponsored Post Comparison websites help us find the information we need It doesn’t really matter whether older people are looking for information about the latest security system they want to install in their home or they are interested in learning more about their ancestors, they can always rely on the Internet. The fact is that … Read more
93% of Australia grandparents use the Internet every day. Around 72 percent of Australian grandparents cannot imagine life without the Internet, according to a new research report commissioned by NBN, the company rolling out Australia’s broadband network. The study shows the majority of these tech-savvy grandparents or ‘GranTechies’ could not imagine their life without the … Read more
By Ben Halpert As grandparents, you join your adult children by doing everything in your power to keep their children safe from harm when entrusted to your care. When you bring your grandchildren to a public playground, what do you tell them before they run off? The two statements that usually top the list are: … Read more
Editor’s Note: If you are thinking of buying a cell phone or smart phone for your grandkids for the holidays or just for safety reasons, be sure they know how to use it safely. The following tips from Safety Phone will be must reading. (www.SafetyWeb.com) Can you hear me now? According to research, 22 percent … Read more
Reported by Charlie Palmer, aka Paw Paw The phone rings, you pick it up, and the caller identifies himself as an officer of the court. He says you failed to report for jury duty and that a warrant is out for your arrest. You say you never received a notice. To clear it up, the … Read more
Kids welcome summer break as a time when they can relax and spend time pursuing their own interests and hobbies. Summer camp enrollment is down 10% – 20% these days. With more time at home this summer, kids are going to be spending even more hours behind a computer. This trend also means that more … Read more
