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Having just retired I joined senior groups to discover most of the people were a generation older then myself. Many of them would never use a computer and think the cell phone is the downfall of the
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Seniors = The New Generation Gap
posted at October 8, 2012 3:37 AM EDT
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Having just retired I joined senior groups to discover most of the people were a generation older then myself. Many of them would never use a computer and think the cell phone is the downfall of the world. It's often hard to communicate, but a new development in society: two generations of seniors. |
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Re: Seniors = The New Generation Gap
posted at October 8, 2012 10:17 AM EDT
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In Response to Seniors = The New Generation Gap: Having just retired I joined senior groups to discover most of the people were a generation older then myself. Many of them would never use a computer and think the cell phone is the downfall of the world. It's often hard to communicate, but a new development in society: two generations of seniors. Posted by margaretsanders61 I agree that there is a wide gap in the technological useage of seniors but I'm not sure this is new. My mother never had a microwave even though she still maintained a household long after their invention. I am sure some will say that I am behind the times but that is my choice - I am more of a private person in a lot of respects to participate in much of social media and I hate all types of phones. But yes, you are right, there are two (or even more) generations of seniors. |
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Re: Seniors = The New Generation Gap
posted at October 15, 2012 8:56 AM EDT
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There are several other differences I noticed. Another one is peoples relationship to there husband/wife/loved one How has love changed from generation to generation. Does love turn into control as we age? Or change into other emotions? Does the previous generation want to help their mate be happy, acheive their goals, Even if that goal is a day out of the house? Example: I was in a group when a women said her husband wanted to go to the casino, but she didn't want to, so he didn't go. I assumed he didn't want to go alone and said as much. Her response, oh no, he would have gone but "I wouldn't let him". She continued by saying, he is OK just sitting in his chair reading Most of the other people there seemed to understand this. I felt sad. Did people expect less from a relationship a generation ago? Do they live together now, with absolutely no genuine connection. Is it more acceptable to stay with a person that is controlling and manipulative when we get old? Just a thought . |
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Re: Seniors = The New Generation Gap
posted at December 20, 2012 9:16 AM EST
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In Response to Seniors = The New Generation Gap: Having just retired I joined senior groups to discover most of the people were a generation older then myself. Many of them would never use a computer and think the cell phone is the downfall of the world. It's often hard to communicate, but a new development in society: two generations of seniors. Posted by margaretsanders61 margaretsnaders61, I love the way some seniors are tackling the new technology, and , their job transitions! They are not afraid to try something new, and , they can show us all a few things. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-rix/unemployment-older-workers_b_2294748.html |
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Re: Seniors = The New Generation Gap
posted at January 18, 2013 3:49 PM EST
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I am very fortunate to live with my daughter and family. I have young people around me to keep me abreast of all the new technology, music and styles. Enjoy what you grandkids can teach you, they know a thing or two. |
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