Only Human: Silver Surfers
The internet has brought a revolution to
British pensioners looking for love. Tens of
thousands of ageing men and women are now
using it to seek romance, build
relationships and escape loneliness. The
myth of pensioners quietly sipping Ovaltine
in their carpet slippers is over, with most
dating websites including pages of postings
from people with usernames like
'techno-granddad'.
- Source:
Channel4 |
Silver Surfers say net is 'vital'
Two polls marking Silver Surfers' day, suggest
technologies like the net are considered essential by older people.
More than half of over-55s online say the net gives them a new lease
of life Over 7% regularly visit online dating services
and chat rooms - Source: BBC |
