Age Concern has just zoomed into the 21st century by announcing after a survey - that the internet can empower the lives of old folk. Age Concern like a lot of other organisations seems to get great delight in making out that most old folk live in a glazed empty space a withdrawal into inconsequentiality. Unlike Age Concern that still insists that you retire at a certain age the Internet doesn't discriminate. Whatever age group you're in, there are sites that cater to your passions, interests and lifestyle.
Concern does a lot of good as service providers working with local councils for the really old.
It is a charity, to raise money they have to portray the old as poor and deserving and that is where their main work lies Age Concern is now trying to woo the young old generation - the boomers. Well the Age Concern IT report and survey is a bit like sending the assembly instructions two years after the Christmas toys have been delivered. And nothing irks older people more than a condescending message. Join our mailing list for news and updates.