Comments for The Future Perfect Company http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com Designing an age-friendly future Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:18:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Is this the definitive list of stylish yet comfortable shoes? by admin http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/25/is-this-the-definitive-list-of-stylish-yet-comfortable-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-1707 admin Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:18:30 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=1745#comment-1707 Kate Codrington via Facebook says: I'd go for shoe genius Chie Mihara every time, e-bay or sales Kate Codrington via Facebook says: I’d go for shoe genius Chie Mihara every time, e-bay or sales

]]> Comment on Is this the definitive list of stylish yet comfortable shoes? by Hanna http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/25/is-this-the-definitive-list-of-stylish-yet-comfortable-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 Hanna Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:45:43 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=1745#comment-1706 Having just bought myself a pair in the sale, I can highly recommend Camper shoes. They are expensive, but really comfortable and well made. I think they are fashionable enough to appeal to younger and older generations. http://www.camper.com/en Having just bought myself a pair in the sale, I can highly recommend Camper shoes. They are expensive, but really comfortable and well made. I think they are fashionable enough to appeal to younger and older generations.

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]]> Comment on Homeshare Eden – a unique intergenerational project which is all about people sharing a home by Dean Raine http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2011/06/23/homeshare-eden-a-unique-intergenerational-project-which-is-all-about-people-sharing-a-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 Dean Raine Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:39:46 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2017#comment-1705 we are now onto our 3rd successful homeshare "match". I am looking to make a 4th match early next month. The scheme is growing as more people begin to realise the obvious benefits. I think you're right too - it does create a healthy environment :D we are now onto our 3rd successful homeshare “match”. I am looking to make a 4th match early next month.
The scheme is growing as more people begin to realise the obvious benefits. I think you’re right too – it does create a healthy environment :D

]]> Comment on What to do when someone dies by admin http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/22/what-to-do-when-someone-dies/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 admin Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:08:37 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2398#comment-1704 @grandparentsnow gave me a good tip via Twitter - if you don't live with the deceased, make sure to find their address book. This reminds me also that the better organised the household is, the easier it is all round. Our Household Organisers and Family Document Files are invaluable in this respect. http://www.thefutureperfectcompany.com/shop/categories/8/get_organised Philippa @grandparentsnow gave me a good tip via Twitter – if you don’t live with the deceased, make sure to find their address book. This reminds me also that the better organised the household is, the easier it is all round. Our Household Organisers and Family Document Files are invaluable in this respect.
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Philippa

]]> Comment on Introducing older people to the wonders of SKYPE by admin http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/12/introducing-older-people-to-the-wonders-of-skype/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 admin Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:50 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2382#comment-1703 Thanks, Sean. This sounds like an excellent project and I will certainly publicise it. I absolutely agree that the internet is for everybody - and can be life-transforming. Thanks, Sean. This sounds like an excellent project and I will certainly publicise it. I absolutely agree that the internet is for everybody – and can be life-transforming.

]]> Comment on Introducing older people to the wonders of SKYPE by Sean McCrumlish http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/12/introducing-older-people-to-the-wonders-of-skype/comment-page-1/#comment-1702 Sean McCrumlish Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:46 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2382#comment-1702 This is excellent synchronicity Philippa.It's terrific to have accessed this treasure trove of great practical ideas and content. It gets to the heart of our new IT classes starting here at Age UK Horsham District. As you may know, we’ve recently taken the plunge and gone ahead and invested in several new PCs so that our four volunteer trainers can start in earnest to rollout new programs of IT inclusion classes for the over 50s. If you know of anyone who wants to learn more about IT, now is an opportune time. Classes are starting the classes in the next couple of weeks at Lavinia House so there is still time to phone us on 01403 260560 and give someone the gift of knowledge. The classes are designed for the very nervous (ie total beginner) and for those with more experience and want to get more enjoyment out of the Internet. The trainers have structured particular course content while building in the flexibility for each individual to learn at their own pace. As I’m writing this words of song " oh, the school around the corner's just the same.", are playing in my memory. But now it's all much easier and do-able at your own pace - it's now about learning to skype and emailing –going around the world for free; learning a new craft by tracing family trees and finding out more about your heritage online – to pass on to the grand kids ; surfing and shopping online securely – to save costs ; accessing local services and agencies at the tip of your fingers – and improve one’s quality of life. One often hears some of the older people saying that computers are only for the younger generation. Well, nothing could be further from the truth in my opinion! If someone can learn to read or can write, then getting skilled in the use of the computer is easily within every individual's grasp. At Age UK Horsham District , we have the latest equipment , our trainers are here to help while you learn at your own speed; the groups are small and friendly so people can make new friends easily .... the time is right and the opportunity awaits!! This is excellent synchronicity Philippa.It’s terrific to have accessed this treasure trove of great practical ideas and content. It gets to the heart of our new IT classes starting here at Age UK Horsham District.

As you may know, we’ve recently taken the plunge and gone ahead and invested in several new PCs so that our four volunteer trainers can start in earnest to rollout new programs of IT inclusion classes for the over 50s. If you know of anyone who wants to learn more about IT, now is an opportune time. Classes are starting the classes in the next couple of weeks at Lavinia House so there is still time to phone us on 01403 260560 and give someone the gift of knowledge.

The classes are designed for the very nervous (ie total beginner) and for those with more experience and want to get more enjoyment out of the Internet. The trainers have structured particular course content while building in the flexibility for each individual to learn at their own pace.

As I’m writing this words of song ” oh, the school around the corner’s just the same.”, are playing in my memory. But now it’s all much easier and do-able at your own pace – it’s now about learning to skype and emailing –going around the world for free; learning a new craft by tracing family trees and finding out more about your heritage online – to pass on to the grand kids ; surfing and shopping online securely – to save costs ; accessing local services and agencies at the tip of your fingers – and improve one’s quality of life.

One often hears some of the older people saying that computers are only for the younger generation. Well, nothing could be further from the truth in my opinion! If someone can learn to read or can write, then getting skilled in the use of the computer is easily within every individual’s grasp. At Age UK Horsham District , we have the latest equipment , our trainers are here to help while you learn at your own speed; the groups are small and friendly so people can make new friends easily …. the time is right and the opportunity awaits!!

]]> Comment on The Jigsaw Club – older people doing it for themselves by Juliet Landau-Pope http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2012/01/21/the-jigsaw-club-older-people-doing-it-for-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Juliet Landau-Pope Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:38:54 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2386#comment-1701 What a wonderful idea! As a professional declutterer, I often take jigsaw puzzles to charity shops. Next time, I'll tell the volunteers about this scheme. Thanks. What a wonderful idea! As a professional declutterer, I often take jigsaw puzzles to charity shops. Next time, I’ll tell the volunteers about this scheme. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Homeshare Eden – a unique intergenerational project which is all about people sharing a home by Home Care UK http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2011/06/23/homeshare-eden-a-unique-intergenerational-project-which-is-all-about-people-sharing-a-home/comment-page-1/#comment-1615 Home Care UK Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:34:57 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=2017#comment-1615 It is a good concept. You can imagine a situation where elder and younger person are together. Youth have spirit and elders have experience, this is a unique combination. This idea will create a healthy environment. It is a good concept. You can imagine a situation where elder and younger person are together. Youth have spirit and elders have experience, this is a unique combination. This idea will create a healthy environment.

]]> Comment on Will the Baby Boomers choose to live in communes? by admin http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2011/01/17/will-the-baby-boomers-choose-to-live-in-communes/comment-page-1/#comment-1613 admin Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:31:04 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=1569#comment-1613 Thank you for your comments Emma & Celina. Like the idea of the big house and the gin! Philippa Thank you for your comments Emma & Celina. Like the idea of the big house and the gin! Philippa

]]> Comment on Will the Baby Boomers choose to live in communes? by Celina Lucas http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/2011/01/17/will-the-baby-boomers-choose-to-live-in-communes/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 Celina Lucas Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:43:24 +0000 http://blog.thefutureperfectcompany.com/?p=1569#comment-1612 Interesting article! My friends and I have already discussed whether we could spend our twilight years in a big house together, playing cards, drinking gin and being attended to by comely nurses. Seeing as only one of us has a public sector pension, this may be a little optimistic :) Interesting article! My friends and I have already discussed whether we could spend our twilight years in a big house together, playing cards, drinking gin and being attended to by comely nurses. Seeing as only one of us has a public sector pension, this may be a little optimistic :)

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