Monday, 10 November 2008

ICT and Pensioners in England

IT seems to have definatly changed this couples life. They can organise their meetings better, using officer applications. Also letters etc can be typed making them look more professional and easier to read for the club. IT isnt essential but it makes so much easier for anyone.

I don't think they'd be worse off if they didn't have IT at home but it definatly saves them time and effort which is great for an elderly couple. Instead of going to the shops they can order their weekly shopping online and wait at home for it.

Acessing a computer at the cimmunity centre wouldn't be as useful, first off they'd have to walk or drive there costing petrol money or taking about 20 minutes to walk. Then they probably wouldn't be allowed to do certain things on the public PC such as order shopping. Having IT at home is much better.

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