A New Old

It is often a misconception that elderly people are afraid of technology.

I beg to differ.  The issue lies in the methodology of introducing technology.

Last Thursday morning 8/27/09 just before our resident's group exercises, I brought something that they already know - a Camera.

Then I reminded them about the camera that they know: the flash, the winding of the film, the 2 types of film. 

When I saw in their faces that they do remember the camera, I introduced to them about the new stuff in the camera: the changes in viewfinder -- that it is now a screen; the change in the film  -- that now it's called a chip; the change in the amount of pictures taken -- from 36 to 300 picture.

With eyes wide eye and excitement like children, I hooked the digital camera to the TV and marveled seeing their faces in there.

I took some picture and showed it to them through the TV.

It only takes a little imagination to spark interest.



NOTE:
Camera used on this photo was one of the things we received from Funding Factory

From villascalabrini

Got another camera!!!

Last time I blogged here, our efforts in saving all these inkjets, printer toners, and cellphone were not in vain. We got ourselves a new point-and-shoot canon camera.

Well, let's just say that the Special Care Unit Department (most specially Maria B - our Social Services Head) really loved that camera so much, that I never got to use that thing. Well, it's ok! I know that it is in good hands So when there's a special gathering or a celebration going on, our residents at SCU can enjoy looking at those pictures.

Now, the Retirement home side - we have our own Ricardo A. who uses his "big guns" the SLR professional cameras to take pictures whenever we have our special celebrations.

However, with the demise of POLAROID *sniff*, we need an alternative in taking pictures of our new residents and new employees. The canon is already at home in the special care unit, while Ricardo's SLR might be too much for a simple task of taking pictures of new residents and employees.

We turned again to Funding Factory for help. And our points were more than enough to get an 8.3 mega pixel Kodak camera.

The camera is beautiful, slim, and take pictures crystal clear.

We will no longer be afraid when the last of the Polaroid films becomes extinct. Kodak comes to the rescue!!!

Jonimae Capinig

Expecting our First Reward

Today, we just ordered our first reward from the rewards catalog.  It's a 5 mp Canon digital camera.  Something that the Villa can use when we have activities.  We don't have to be dependent on other people's camera to preserve memories.

We do need that.  With Family Barbecues, talented artists that visits the Villa, Hawaiian luau, and other fun stuff happening here, having a digital camera in the office would convinient in capturing those smiles.

I thank Christian P.  who has been very efficient in receiving the empty toners and cartridges and putting them in the box to be sent to Fundingfactory.

I also thank the employees, friends, and families of residents who sent in their cellphones and empty toners and cartridges!  You guys are super!  Because of your efforts, the Villa now has a digital camera.

Now, we are back to 77 points.  So, keep 'em coming!

 

Jonimae