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  3. Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

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  • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

    Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

    "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

    Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

    an0key@chaos.socialA This user is from outside of this forum
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    an0key@chaos.social
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    #28

    @stux fax

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    • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

      Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

      "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

      Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

      ranx@mastodon.socialR This user is from outside of this forum
      ranx@mastodon.socialR This user is from outside of this forum
      ranx@mastodon.social
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      #29

      @stux a flyer in the mailbox

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      • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

        Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

        "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

        Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

        archeokluit@mastodon.chasalin.nlA This user is from outside of this forum
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        archeokluit@mastodon.chasalin.nl
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        @stux Ik weet niet of briefjes in de supermarkt nog een ding zijn, maar dat lijkt me ook nog een optie.

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        • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

          Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

          "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

          Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

          nico@ipv6.socialN This user is from outside of this forum
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          #31

          @stux Visit in person. Once 1-2 people know your service, word spreads fast. But be aware: while a great service, the effort to money payment ratio in this business is low. However the effort / good memories ratio is very high.

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          • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

            @McHollander Hmm good point

            I’m pretty sure we’re the poor ones here lol

            hdunagan@mastodon.socialH This user is from outside of this forum
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            @stux @McHollander Seniors come in all kinds (when it comes to money). I didn’t set out to make money when I started volunteering with seniors, but some feel better paying me, so I don’t say no.

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            • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

              Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

              "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

              Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

              frieke72@mastodon.socialF This user is from outside of this forum
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              #33

              @stux ouderenbond, bibliotheek, lokale krantjes, seniorweb, posters in flats

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              • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                settima@zirk.usS This user is from outside of this forum
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                settima@zirk.us
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                @stux Mooi initiatief. Ik las dit artikel kortgeleden, is misschien ook in jouw nieuwe buurt https://dvhn.nl/groningen/alle-ouderen-in-de-groningse-thuiskamer-wonen-op-zichzelf.-gezelligheid-vinden-ze-bij-elkaar-elke-week-48951152.html Sommigen zijn voor iedereen te bezoeken, dus misschien even je neus laten zien is genoeg. Zoek naar "huiskamer" of "thuiskamer".

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                • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                  Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                  "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                  Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                  saltywizard@beige.partyS This user is from outside of this forum
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                  #35

                  @stux

                  i connected with a local nonprofit (called vicap). their primary mission was providing transportation for the elderly, but they also offered handyman services & technology assistance.

                  met some very cool people, including a very butch, retired army staff seargent and her wife. she served during the don't-ask-don't-tell era and they had to navigate all of that as a couple. they were one of the first to get married when it became legal to do so.

                  she called vicap because she needed help putting up xmas lights.

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                  • saltywizard@beige.partyS saltywizard@beige.party

                    @stux

                    i connected with a local nonprofit (called vicap). their primary mission was providing transportation for the elderly, but they also offered handyman services & technology assistance.

                    met some very cool people, including a very butch, retired army staff seargent and her wife. she served during the don't-ask-don't-tell era and they had to navigate all of that as a couple. they were one of the first to get married when it became legal to do so.

                    she called vicap because she needed help putting up xmas lights.

                    connynasch@mastodon.socialC This user is from outside of this forum
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                    #36

                    @saltywizard @stux Nice to know that such people exist, though there are none I am aware of here in Luxembourg πŸ€”

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                    • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                      Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                      "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                      Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                      em_and_future_cats@mastodon.socialE This user is from outside of this forum
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                      @stux Yes paper in large print 😹
                      Also radio, and if need be megaphone and a parade down the street 😹
                      Parade could include kids with wagons decked out in ribbons and stuffed animals, small flags and flyers to hand out 😹

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                      • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                        Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                        "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                        Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                        _maleficentgirl@troet.cafe_ This user is from outside of this forum
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                        #38

                        @stux

                        Facebook, even the most inept old person is on there somehow (probably because they are inept otherwise they would make smarter SM-choices).
                        You can do humanity a big ass favor und start your helping sessions by deleting the acc and the app from their devices so they can start detoxing from that pile of crap

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                        • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                          Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                          "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                          Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                          scavello@mastodon.gamedev.placeS This user is from outside of this forum
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                          @stux When I did this, I advertised in the local phone book, as a lot of elderly people go there first still. I also offered group workshops at a local community centre for online safety. Assisted living homes are also a good place to drop off cards

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                          • stux@mstdn.socialS stux@mstdn.social

                            Since we live in an area with a lot of elderly people maybe I should start a tech help service πŸ€”

                            "Nerd At Home" or something, like the student one but better and cheaper!

                            Question however.. how do we reach such people, paper perhaps?

                            mementomori@mstdn.caM This user is from outside of this forum
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                            #40

                            @stux free workshops in your local library and community center and for longer support they can call you if you offer a reasonable price.

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