Do you ever get back from holidays, put the photos up on facebook and then Gran says "Oh I don't do all that stuff?"
So called digital deprivation (it used to be when your finger froze up in cold snaps) is real and people who do not communicate electronically are missing out enormously. Older people, in particular, who are already in danger of being isolated get even more cut off. They miss the days when you brought round a wallet of holiday snaps.
Now CBC are experimenting with a scheme to overcome this. Mind, I note a cost of £120 plus a service charge, after an initial free experimental period. That's a blow. There is also a deadline for registering of this Friday. For more information and to register to be involved, get in touch call Lorna Walker on 0300 300 5047 or email lorna.walker@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
It's called MINDINGS and CBC says:
We are reaching out to our older residents to see if they would like to take part in a study to see if a new piece of technology, called ‘Mindings’ can help them have a better quality of life and help reduce loneliness.
Mindings is a really easy to use service that lets friends and family send photos, text messages, reminders, calendar invites, Facebook messages and much more, to a digital photo frame. It’s so simple but allows older people to have meaningful contact with their loved ones, even if they live on the other side of the world.
Glen Johnson, who lives in a Sheltered Housing Schemes in Leighton Buzzard, is involved in the study. She’s been using Mindings for a couple of weeks says:
"It’s a nice way of keeping in touch with my family, I love seeing the photos they send me. It’s lovely in the morning to walk into my lounge and see some new pictures of my grandchildren and great grandchildren – it really cheers me up. They think it’s brilliant too!
"I’m not really one for computers but this is different, it’s so easy to use. There’s nothing to it, you just press a button and you’re away."
Getting involved in the study couldn’t be easier. We are looking for volunteers to use the service for two months and tell us about your experiences. We will install the device and show you and your family how to use it. You’ll need an internet connection, but we’ll provide this if you don’t already have one. We will contact you at the beginning, again after a month and then at the end, to find out what you think. At the end of the study, you’ll have to return the Mindings equipment or if you’ve enjoyed using it, you’ll be able to purchase it - prices start at around £120 for a compatible tablet, plus a monthly service charge.
To get involved you need to be:
For more information and to register to be involved, get in touch call Lorna Walker on 0300 300 5047 or email lorna.walker@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. The deadline for registering your interest is 16 August.
Visit:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/news/july-2013/july-2013-news-and-press-releases.aspx
So called digital deprivation (it used to be when your finger froze up in cold snaps) is real and people who do not communicate electronically are missing out enormously. Older people, in particular, who are already in danger of being isolated get even more cut off. They miss the days when you brought round a wallet of holiday snaps.
Now CBC are experimenting with a scheme to overcome this. Mind, I note a cost of £120 plus a service charge, after an initial free experimental period. That's a blow. There is also a deadline for registering of this Friday. For more information and to register to be involved, get in touch call Lorna Walker on 0300 300 5047 or email lorna.walker@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
It's called MINDINGS and CBC says:
We are reaching out to our older residents to see if they would like to take part in a study to see if a new piece of technology, called ‘Mindings’ can help them have a better quality of life and help reduce loneliness.
Mindings is a really easy to use service that lets friends and family send photos, text messages, reminders, calendar invites, Facebook messages and much more, to a digital photo frame. It’s so simple but allows older people to have meaningful contact with their loved ones, even if they live on the other side of the world.
Glen Johnson, who lives in a Sheltered Housing Schemes in Leighton Buzzard, is involved in the study. She’s been using Mindings for a couple of weeks says:
"It’s a nice way of keeping in touch with my family, I love seeing the photos they send me. It’s lovely in the morning to walk into my lounge and see some new pictures of my grandchildren and great grandchildren – it really cheers me up. They think it’s brilliant too!
"I’m not really one for computers but this is different, it’s so easy to use. There’s nothing to it, you just press a button and you’re away."
Getting involved in the study couldn’t be easier. We are looking for volunteers to use the service for two months and tell us about your experiences. We will install the device and show you and your family how to use it. You’ll need an internet connection, but we’ll provide this if you don’t already have one. We will contact you at the beginning, again after a month and then at the end, to find out what you think. At the end of the study, you’ll have to return the Mindings equipment or if you’ve enjoyed using it, you’ll be able to purchase it - prices start at around £120 for a compatible tablet, plus a monthly service charge.
To get involved you need to be:
- Be at least 70 years of age.
- Be willing to sign a simple consent form.
- Have lived in your current home for more than six months.
- Live alone or feel lonely and socially isolated
- Have family or friends who you see less than once a fortnight.
- Have friends and family who can send you regular updates, photos, messages and reminders depending on how you want to use Mindings.
- Be willing to share your experiences of Mindings with our Research Team.
For more information and to register to be involved, get in touch call Lorna Walker on 0300 300 5047 or email lorna.walker@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. The deadline for registering your interest is 16 August.
Visit:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/news/july-2013/july-2013-news-and-press-releases.aspx
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