Ways to Keep Track of Family History Online

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Seniors are getting "wired." Those 55 and over are the fastest-growing segment of the computer-buying public. More than 40% of adults 65 or older have a PC at home. Unbelievable as it sounds, an average retired senior who is online spends more time online than an average teenager.

Many seniors find that creating and uploading life their stories to the web is rewarding and enjoyable, whether at home, in a senior center, or a computer class. Often, capturing a senior's life story work brings a young family member with great computer skills together with a senior who has amazing life experiences.

Of course, most very elderly seniors won't have the computer skills to create their own life stories, but many caregivers, children and grandchildren have these skills and are willing to upload information. Everyone can benefit from the process of helping a senior reminisce about treasured life memories.

Print a checklist on how to gather information for senior life stories

 
 

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kamsfo

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Oct 17, 2007

I love this! My brothers and I often remark that no one in our family remembers the details about our family history. And every time one particular aunt starts talking about the past, we say we need to video her. She is retired now and this would be a wonderful way to preserve family history and provide enjoyment too.

 
 

frfrancis

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Jan 27, 2009

this is very eye opening.

 
 

Cheesecake

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Mar 15, 2010

yes!!! i was just thinking about this very subject the other day. feeling sad about fact that my mother-only remaining relative of her generation in her family-now has dementia and can only remember very few, very short stories-and because i know some of the details, she often tells the stories wrong so we can't really trust the information she gives. do it before it's too late!!!

 
 

megandale1959

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Aug 19, 2010

My grand daughter was with us(my 86 yo. Aunt) for a month. Did we have fun....Photo albums, stories and games. All from the past. I video taped and audio taped. It was a blast. I have movies when she is gone, and my Grand Daughter says"Who was that old lady?" It was great, I will never forget a thing. And I have proof,Hee Hee

 
 

bsanders

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Feb 4, 2011

Life bios are especially important to record for people with early-stage Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. These memories should not be lost or forgotten.

 
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