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Title:
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THE NEED FOR TWO COMMUNITIES |
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Author(s):
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John S. Murnane |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-82-9 |
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Editors:
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Gunilla Bradley and Piet Kommers |
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Year:
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2009 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Aging, email, education, peer mentoring, family. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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59 |
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Last Page:
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66 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The onset of age-related problems can be delayed by activity and mental stimulation, and for the aged, the Internet can
supply several elements scarce or missing from their lives. The Web, and particularly eMail, can provide by far the best
link to family, friends and the World, and is a powerful and interesting environment which can be indulged in without the
need for organised group activities. Experience with a small research project at the Old Colonists Association of Victoria
shows over 80s in supported Hostel accommodation with no experience of computers can learn to use eMail and the
Web independently, but the learning process is slow and teacher-intensive, and this can make it expensive. Two different
communities need to develop if the project is to become self-sustaining: Hostel residents who can use the Internet need to
take over responsibility for teaching new retirees, and family members have to understand the importance and necessity
of maintaining regular communication to keep the residents interest. In effect, family and residents need to see
themselves as a community. |
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