AARP Offers Video Game Training for Senior Citizens

DO NOT PLAY VIDEO GAMES AND DO INTEND TO DO SO!!

free games at Pogo.com or become a member for 39.95 per year. and they help you to learn to play the dif games,as well as chat and make friends . forget the AARP scams to get your money

I belong to both AARP and EONS. I've found that EONS has a much better handle on what the typical "senior" is like today. This video isn't just silly, it's not believable. It'd be difficult for me to evision either of these speakers actually enjoying a video game. AARP seems to know it's starting to lose the level of interest it held in a prior generation, and is trying to reach out. They're still missing the mark, however. In recent years, AARP has become more of a lobbying group than a support group for seniors, and far less useful to me.

As a professional who is required to attend numerous "trainings" I can tell you this video is pretty standard issue. It is fun to make fun of the traings with coworkers-especially the poor acting and props. Try sitting through first aid or how to fill out form XYZ with videos like this- it is just as bad- if not worse- I hosted a training once and was told to present the material with the assumption that the audience knows nothing and to keep it on a 4th grade level- and this was for state employees!! :)

I recently joined aarp and I am 55 and can play most any video game. I have enjoyed them since the first game system came out.

don't believe aarp was trying to make fun or belittle ayone.

i am 'nigh on to 80 years. a long time ago i quit watching or listening to anything the aarp had to say or do about anything. i thought, after reading their news mag, that most of the staff and members had far more money and time than i. neither do i worry about being insulted or de-whatever that big word is. i am too busy doing some useful, volunteering. chasing grand-kids, going fishing, or some such.

If I want to play a video game, I will either figure it out, or get someone to help me. What's next AARP..videos on how to tie our shoes or wipe our bottoms? This organization has gotten fat and leans way to the left in politics. My age is 66.

I have to agree with those who have noted that AARP is in it for the money not helping seniors. They get kickbacks from the insurance they sell, they get a kickback from Secure Horizons for Medicare. The really need to be investigated for conning seniors.

what else can anyone expect from an organization that chose harry belafonte as man of the year???

I am 97 years old. After watching this video, I tried staring at a shoe box for an hour and a half, but I could not get Spongebob to appear. Could someone answer the phone?

AARP charges $12.50 per year for membership!! That's how they are price gouging??

I just turned 50 in Sept. I received a letter from AARP telling me how much I would save on can insurance by switching to them. I pay $825 a year for excellent coverage. AARP, for the exact same coverage wanted $2,233. Do AARP members really save? Let me suggest to you all to try E Surance. There isn't a single insurance company out there (checked 30)that even comes within $300 a year. The senior citizens playing the video games is great. You're only as old as you feel. Don't go by anyone elses description of too old. Do anything you want to do.

Dan

I am 70 with a Masters degree in Education and 20 years experience as an Instructional Designer. What this means is that I've written training manuals, elearning, Instructor manuals and lots of "How tos".The AARP method is outrageous and insulting.Why video games? I've used computers and have written instructions for them since the early 80s and never have had a call to play video games.Can these seniors use email? search the web? What a waste of time and turn-off for these folks who will probably decide that their frustration isn't worth the effort.

Because I have many grandchildren, I did find the video a little degrading. But, if you think about it, there are people in AARP who are not grandparents of this new generation.

O my gosh....Don't you know that 60 is the new 40? We are intelligent, beautiful and been there, done that....and know know the route. And may I say that some of us over 50 have been getting 2nd and 3rd looks from the intelligent "younger guys" who appreciate the combination of brains, beauty and financial independence...

I am 67 and not avid but a very interested grandma who plays video games with my grand children. I own a DS WII and Game Cube and keep GB Advance in my purse all the time. It sure beats most of the mags in waiting rooms. If you don't try to keep some level of touch with the evolving world you lose a lot!! Most kids will be happy to explain or tutor you on how to play if you ask. Its good to be open to their world. That's how i stay in their world andan active part of their lives..Gamer Grandma

This video was not the least bit informative, period. Insulting, not really, but about as useful as teeth on chicken. My husband will play his RPGs and Tom Clancy games until he is too blind to see the screen. If people have a true interest in learning, that is why there are specialty shops. Trust me, they help. I was even able to shoot my husband (who is 1000 times better than me) on Ghost Recon. Don't think you are ever to old to learn. People are always more than willing to help, just ask.

I am 18 and live with my grandparents, who are 81 and 83. Though my grandmother has no interest in new technology, my grandfather is somewhat computer literate and in his spare time does play some simple video games on the computer. One day I decided to see if he would like to play something a little more sophisticated, so I introduced him to Halo 2. Needless to say, Halo 2 is a quantum leap from the games he was familiar with. I showed him the controls and explained the HUD, as well as letting him know what to shoot and not to shoot. About halfway through he tired of my explanations and decided to figure it out on his own. Not but ten minutes later he had mastered the controls and was becoming quite skilled in the use of the shotgun and plasma rifle. This video greatly oversimplifies things, and also fails to explain them correctly. If anyone, elderly or not, wishes to learn to play video games, I would say simply find someone who does play and has some patience and ask them to show you the ropes.