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luv2fly

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2. In my work I meet with many families

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Thu Mar 12, 2026, 11:36 PM

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We often joke that every family needs a 15 year old around nowadays to help with technology. It's not really a joke though, many older (and not so older) folks need reliable, trustworthy assistance in this area.

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Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve, and add to caregivers' load [View all] erronis Thursday OP

I did the same for my Mom for years before she died. slightlv Thursday #1

My mom and dad got roped into a time share scam meeting applegrove Thursday #4

In my work I meet with many families luv2fly Thursday #2

Yeah, we needed the 15 year olds to program the VCR also. Only problem is that young people can scammed also erronis Friday #9

I am a retired techie senior, and every functional device I get is dumb as a brick. usonian Thursday #3

My dad a military vet jfz9580m Friday #8

If you can't beat 'em Nasruddin Friday #5

Constantly uneven ground jfz9580m Friday #6

My mother has been in a rehab center (she is 90). LisaM Friday #7

As an older boomer I am fairly often up yorkster Friday #10

I am having the same problem mike_c Friday #11

Your history sounds much like mine altho I've had cell phones since they first came out. erronis Friday #12

yes, just FINDING solutions is a pain in the butt mike_c Friday #13

The dreaded CLI! And things like vi/vim. Woe is me! erronis Friday #14