How to Use Pinterest

How to Use Pinterest on Your Tablet or iPad   Pinterest is an online bulletin board which gives you a way to discover, organize and save objects (pictures, websites, and ideas with visuals) that inspire and inform you. It is a great way to save ideas for projects that you may want to do later, gather perspectives, discoveries and innovations of other people to make creative leaps in your own work. Or, just find out a non-toxic way to clean Aunt Joy’s silver teapot. Pinterest was started in March, 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Evan Sharp and Paul Sciarra as a tool for discovering inspiration. Today there are 100 million users. In the US, there are about 47 million users on Pinterest at any one time, and a third of the users are 40 or older. Between 2014 and 2015, there was an increase of 81% in those who did searches on Pinterest. The number of men who use Pinterest is the fastest growing segment of users. The good thing for those in the Second Half of Life is that Pinterest is a great way to stimulate your brain (you’ve been reading and hearing about the more we use our brains, the less likely we are to have memory problems as we age), expand your creativity, plan an important project or discover a new hobby. And, it can be really fun! Fun is good for your brain and your outlook on life. In 2014 Millennial Media told us that an increasing number of people are using 2 or more devices to access the Internet. Second-Half-of-Lifers (50+) have increased their use of mobile devices and decreased their use of PCs. Four Lessons in Setting Up and Using Your Pinterest Accout Setting Up...

Skype – Connecting with Loved Ones on the Internet...

Skype is such a wonderful way to connect worldwide From Wikipedia’s article on Skype: As of February 2012, there were 34 million concurrently online on Skype; at the end of 2010, there were over 660 million worldwide users with an average of over 100 million active each month. Skype was acquired by Microsoft in May 2011 for $8.5 billion. Microsoft’s Skype division headquarters are in Luxembourg, but most of the development team and 44% of the overall employees of the division are still situated in Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia (that country where beautiful lace shawls come from). But, what does that mean to you? And, how do you use it? Join us for learning how to use this wonderful tool. Seven Lessons in Setting Up and Using Skype Lesson 1: Does Your Computer Have What it Needs for Skype Length: 2:00 Lesson 2: Installing the Skype Software  Length: 3:40 Lesson 3: Setting up a Skype Account  Length: 3:55 Lesson 4: Launching Skype from the Desktop Length: 3:02   Lesson 5: Creating a Contact List on Skype Length: 2:43 Lesson 6: Making a Call on Skype Length: 3:57 Lesson 7: The Factors and Ways to Communicate on Skype Length: 4:19 Have fun with YouTube, and be sure to check out our YouTube site. Authors: Linda Marsolek and Lise Pellerin © 2015 Designing Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. This site is for information only, and is for your voluntary use at your own risk. See Terms of...

“Meetup” – an Online Way to Connect with Others in Your Community...

The Meetup website originated in the aftermath of September 11th, 2001.  The co-founder, Scott Heiferman was inspired by the way that the people in New York City came together after that tragic event. There are now Meetup groups all over the world, over 100,000 in-person meetings each week. Meetup is a great tool to meet people in your area if you have just moved there, had a major life change like retirement or being widowed, or just want to connect with others to learn more about a mutual interest. You can join Meetup for free Some Meetup groups have dues or fees, and some are free You can find a group based on your location and interests Groups can be open or private Sections of a Meetup group can be private Some groups require you to answer some questions as you join, or the group may require you to be approved to join   Video and Information Resources: What’s Meetup Length: 2:42 Meetup This gives a good overview of the purpose of Meetup:   To use Meetup, you will need to go to their website to set up a free account. This is a fairly straight-forward process. There is the option of creating a profile for your account. Do keep in mind that there are ways to protect yourself from having others contact you. Once you have set up your account, you can search for a Meetup by subject in your area. There are many categories that you can search:   The other option is to enter a word or words into the search box. You then search by location, entering distance from a specific city: Keep watching this post for additional information on how to use this wonderful resource for connecting with others....

Parkinson’s Disease: Videos, Internet, and Other Resources...

Video, internet, and other resources are offered on this page. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurological movement disorder that effects as many as a million people in the United States. It is estimated that there are 60,000 new cases diagnosed every year.  Early diagnosis is very important for slowing the progress of symptoms. We are bringing you resources that you can find on the Internet. Keep checking back, as we will keep adding to this list of internet resources.  There will also be other print resources added to this list. Video Resources: The PD YOu Don’t See: Cognitive and Non-motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Length: 26:06 Davis Phinney Foundation Presented by Joanne Hamilton, PhD, ADPP-CN Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California in Poway, CA The non-motor symptoms are very significant in living with Parkinson’s Disease. This video gives practical strategies for understanding and managing these challenges. What are the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?  Ask the Experts Length: 6:46 Butler Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island Movement Disorders Program Joseph H. Friedman, M.D., expert in Parkinson’s Disease This short video gives information on symptoms and diagnosis of PD. This includes information on Deep Brain Stimulation, as well as mood and behavioral aspects. Parkinson’s: A Dose of Hope Length: 29:07 University of California Television January 12, 2011 Leading medical experts from UC San Francisco’s Parkinson’s Disease Clinic and Research Center This video has excellent information on the research that is being done on Parkinson’s. People with Parkinson’s share their experience of living with the disease.   Parkinson’s: Latest From the Experts Length: 57:59 University of California Television January 12, 2011 Leading medical experts from UC San Francisco’s Parkinson’s Disease Clinic and Research Center This is a longer version of the above video for those who...

Current Research Being Done at University of Colorado Anschutz Center...

With the predictions of how many people with be affected by Alzheimer’s Disease over the next decades, it is very exciting to know about the research that is being done. It is very hopeful that there will be a way to stem the tide on the worldwide disease. Dr. Huntington Potter, one of the top Alzheimer’s researcher, has found a common link with those who have Down’s syndrome. This video is long – 1 hour and 14 minutes, but it has a good graphics along with the explanation of the dynamics of the Alzheimer’s disease.  There are excellent questions from an audience that seem to be quite knowledgable. For those who would rather have a written explanation of the disease itself, this can be found on the Alzheimer’s Association’s website. There is also good information on the research that is being done on their website. This site is for information only, and is for your voluntary use at your own risk. See Terms of...

Video & Other Media...

This blog category contains links to videos and other media related to the seven blog categories of Designing Brighter Tomorrows. It also has education about the seven categories, information about social media and websites that applicable to the subject, and other resources.                         This site is for information only, and is for your voluntary use at your own risk. See Terms of...