From: bobrankin@ULSTER.NET
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Subject: TOURBUS - 10 Nov 1998 - Senior Sites
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TODAY'S TOURBUS TOPIC: Senior Sites
Welcome to another week on the Internet Tourbus! Today we're going to
focus on sites that will be of great interest to our senior riders.
If you're over 55 or know someone who is, you'll want to save this
issue and pass it along. You'll discover some very interesting facts
about how many seniors are online, and what they're doing there. If
you've been looking for something to show to an older friend or
relative who's skeptical about going online, this issue may be the
answer.
Read on, but first visit our sponsors and thank them for keeping the
Bus rolling. I get email regularly from readers who have done
business with Tourbus sponsors, and they're glad they did. I've
bought goodies from Twin Peaks and injket cartridges from ACSM myself
so check 'em out!
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TOO OLD TO BE WIRED?
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If you've always thought that older people don't use computers due to
fear or unwillingness to adopt new technologies, you may be wrong.
Hey, John Glenn was sending love letters to his wife from the space
shuttle. And according to some recent research, seniors spend more
time online than any other age group and their numbers are increasing
as fast or faster than any other age bracket.
Why are seniors getting online? Studies show the major reasons are:
- Personal correspondence (e-mail) with family and friends. (72%)
- Researching a particular issue or subject. (59%)
- Accessing news. (53%)
- Adventure games and CD-ROM puzzles. (52%)
- Researching travel or vacation destinations. (47%)
Read the entire report at the address below:
Seniors & Computers - http://odin.cc.pdx.edu/~psu01435/tooold.html
SENIOR HEALTH AT MEDICONSULT
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Senior Health is a service of MediConsult.com, which we featured on
the Bus a few weeks ago. It's an excellent source of reliable medical
information, and the "Senior Health" area on MediConsult is a great
place for seniors to bookmark. You can find medical news, polls, drug
information, support groups, and information about specific health
problems that are specifically relevant to seniors.
Senior Health - http://www.mediconsult.com/senior
When you visit the Senior Health page, you can learn about the newest
medical condition topic area on Mediconsult.com - Heartburn, Acid
Reflux and GERD. If this is a problem for you, get the latest medical
news, and get your condition under control. Or take the "Acid Test"
to see if you are a GERD sufferer! Just click on the "unhappy tummy"
or use the address below.
Heartburn - http://www.mediconsult.com/heartburn
SENIOR NET
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SeniorNet's mission is to provide access to computer technology for
older adults which will enhance their lives and enable them to share
their knowledge and wisdom. In addition to over 100 learning centers
in the US, SeniorNet operates SeniorNet Online on America Online
(keyword: SeniorNet) and on the World Wide Web at
SeniorNet - http://www.seniornet.org
...where all seniors are welcome to participate in hundreds of
SeniorNet RoundTable discussion groups. SeniorNet members learn and
teach others to use computers and the Internet to accomplish a variety
of tasks. If you have a desire to continue learning and a willingness
to contribute your knowledge to others, SeniorNet is for you.
THIRD AGE
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Billed as "the web for grown-ups", ThirdAge.com is one of the more
popular web sites aimed at older adults. The name refers to the third
stage of life which follows the youth and career/family stages. It's
a place where adults can find intelligent conversations and useful
tools to help in the areas of health, money, romance, work, and
family.
You'll enjoy daily features like Today's News, Today's Crossword,
Today's Joke, Today's Bargain and Today's Word Game, along with
articles such as "Ten Ways the Web Can Change Your Life", "Nine Tips
for Portfolio Success" and the Free Stuff area.
Whether you're interested in information or interaction, there is
something relevant for all senior citizens at ThirdAge.
Third Age - http://www.thirdage.com
MORE LINKS FOR SENIORS
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I bad-mouthed Yahoo's calendar feature in my last issue, so I'll try
to worm my way back in their good graces with a gratuitous plug here.
They have a long list of websites that are of interest to seniors that
you may want to explore at your leisure.
Stop in at http://www.yahoo.com then click your way to "Society and
Culture" then "Cultures and Groups" then "Seniors" or just click on
the address below to find these resources.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Cultures_and_Groups/Seniors
That's all for now, see you next time! --Bob Rankin
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