The second decade of this new millennium is on the horizon! Is life better now than it was 10 years ago when it was predicted that planes would fall out of the sky and all communication systems would go into meltdown? Well that didn’t happen, did it? But there have been many other calamities both natural and man-made that have afflicted populations across the world…. And there will probably be more. Is life worse as a result of this? Undoubtedly so, for the souls who have suffered loss of everything and are having to rebuild their lives from scratch. But for the many millions who are moving on with their lives, taking the changes and development of new technologies in their stride, this next ten years is going to surpass everything that has gone before by countless leagues.
We have seen the rise of Google, Facebook, Twitter and others into being household names and accepted as central to the way so many of us live. Whole areas of previously unfathomable (for most of us anyway) techno knowledge have become mainstream and are being utilised by the most surprising enthusiasts whom no-one would have believed had the capability or knowledge – or indeed the interest – to incorporate this into their lives.
I don't claim to have real expertise but since being introduced to the concept of Social Media and Social Networking for the purposes of growing an international business, I am growing by the day. This is being chronicled in these Diaries, which have been developed to promote a message of achieving and maintaining optimum health for all ages, and particularly for an increasing large senior population. I still struggle with getting to grips with the technicals. I know it’s all supposed to be logical and simple to follow but for a principally “right-brain” person like myself …….. well, sometimes I have to confess that I despair. And walk away in tears! However, there’s generally someone at the end of the phone who can walk or talk me through it and after half a dozen or so attempts to pin it all down I am now beginning to see daylight – just a bit! My mentors Nick & Vanessa Tadd are very knowledgeable and unstinting with their time.
Social Media and online blogging has opened up a new world of possibilities for me and for so many people. By reading of my ongoing learning experience, I hope that others will be inspired to launch into similar activity and realise that they, too, have a lot to offer in terms of accumulated wisdom and experience.
I have not been practicing for long – really only for six months or so and posting blogs for less than three. But what I would claim to be my best online accomplishments in blogging has been developing the persona of "The Twittering Granny", finding an online voice and gaining recognition from all around the world - and in such a relatively short space of time. This is leading to radio and possibly TV interviews, speaking engagements and now a book idea has emerged which is a very exciting prospect indeed. A lifelong desire is now being fulfilled through Social Media and is an awesome illustration of its power and potential. What almost unheard of possibilities exist now for an emerging writer which were never dreamed of ten years ago! And last week we made another breakthrough with a Diary that was a Videoblog!
It is also a world where, as I make my own progress, it might be possible to help and encourage other seniors to walk along with me and broaden their whole perspective on life through utilising resources that they may have felt were outside their realm of understanding. If I can do it - technophobe that I am - then I'm pretty sure you can!
So what results have I achieved to date? Tangible results so far, in terms of increasing income – not a lot yet! But I didn’t expect that investing time in contributing to the web was any kind of “get rich quick” scheme! I believe it takes time to get gain visibility and traction on-line, just the same as it does off-line. They say it takes an average of seven phone calls for a salesman to get a sale. I believe I am making those “calls” on-line and I guess I must be around the 4th call by now. So I know that the market will grow with on-going business exposure on the web. As for the psychic satisfaction from accessing a worldwide following and communicating with so many wonderful souls - unquantifiable!
My principal intention in beginning this voyage is to explore potential markets and raise my online profile. This is to promote a philosophy of achieving and maintaining optimum health because that's the business I am in. It’s also about attaining recognition for myself and others who choose to follow my example, particularly those over the age of 50 who have unfulfilled dreams and ambitions. Some of them may be feeling they are at a disadvantage in this techno universe and I would like to inspire them and others to enhance their income by exploring the possibilities that exist through online marketing.
Health topic - Restoring Bone Density Loss
A recent article talks about the rationing of a drug that helps older people, particularly women in the treatment of Osteoporosis… “GPs will be allowed to order a drug costing £300-a-year Protelos only for patients whose condition has 'deteriorated' - even though the cost of treating a broken hip is estimated at £25,300 a year.
"Tens of thousands of women with thinning bones who cannot take cheaper drugs because they do not work or cause serious side effects will go untreated. . Experts warn that their bone density will have to drop to a dangerously low level and they could suffer broken bones before they qualify for more expensive treatments such as Protelos. Osteoporosis can affect anyone because of natural bone loss caused by ageing, but women are at greater risk. "
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall became President of the National Osteoporosis Society after losing both her mother and grandmother to the brittle bone disease.
"There are crippling stomach side effects for the cheaper drug and a woman in her early 70s unable to tolerate it would have to get 20 per cent worse - using a clinical scoring system - to qualify for the more expensive drug. Protelos would become an option if the patient became 60 per cent worse. Experts say NHS savings from restricting the use of the more expensive drug are relatively low compared to the cost of treating hip fractures."
(Read the full article here and my comment in the section at the bottom)
This I think could be described as the proverbial “nightmare scenario” between a rock and a hard place for people as they grow older. It’s one that I, personally, am managing to avoid, as do so many people who work alongside me to promote natural solutions to health problems.
OsteoDenx
I would like you to take a look at a brief video which explains the development and success of a NATURAL treatment for bone thinning that I have been working with for a couple of years now which is having a remarkable success. It’s called OsteoDenx, it is based on natural lactoferrin and is extremely effective with NO side effects. Fundamentally what it does is to help tighten the pores of the bones and enable them to retain calcium. This product has actually reversed bone loss. As I don’t want to take too much of your time (I know the busy lives you all lead and Christmas is looming!) may I please ask you to look at the video because it will explain more coherently and effectively than I can here.
Please do ask me for more information on this if you, or someone you care for is experiencing problems with bone density loss. I know I have spoken about it previously but, as you may now understand, it is a subject that needs to be explored and quickly. Because it’s becoming a growing crisis … and there is help out there!
Sailing out onto the High Seas of the next decade...
The good ship “Twittering Granny” is well underway again gaining momentum with every passing day and those aboard are feeling a rising sense of excitement at the possibilities that lie before us.
I so firmly believe in the fact that the world is becoming more open, random and sharing. We can all benefit each other in a way that has never previously been an option for us. When you "Know Me", you may "Like Me" and then you may "Follow Me" (the title of a book Penny Power of Ecademy). I will be linking with YOU and connecting YOU with all my global contacts too because that is the ethos of everything I do.
What a prospect for generating an invisible worldwide network of like-minded souls whose philosophy is that of enhancing everyone's lives!
On a final note, Twitter alerted me to this story. It’s amazing what grannies get up to nowadays – there seems to be no stopping them! This particular 84 year old caused mayhem in a shopping centre by impersonating a “hoodie” ..... Read the story here.
Signing off for now ……
Joy Webber - Director a.k.a. "The Twittering Granny"
Balanced World Limited - Wellness Home Consultants
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can u beleive my brother (brandon.s.) is 14 already. I'm so scared that some day he is never going to be home most of the time he'll be at a party. But at least I still have my buddy (Eric.s.) he is my best friend and he is always always there for me. He is actully more then a best friend he is my brother and he is even more then a brother. Even know we get in fights some times I still love him even more. And he is so smart I'm jelis I want to be just like him.
Love,
Danielle
Posted by: danielle | June 02, 2010 at 02:51 PM
I mean what is the objective of this post, merely informative or something more ?
Posted by: sildenafil citrate | May 12, 2010 at 02:29 PM
Thank you so much Tim. I really do appreciate your feedback. I'm still struggling with the technology but I wish everyone all luck with this competition. I've been pinned down with a sick grandchild and today a very sick daughter - both with gastric flu which afflicts us all at this time of year - so this is the first moment I've had to get to the computer.
I'll get to the edit I hope this evening, in between jumping up and down the stairs with the relief bowl. You are so nice to have written - I appreciate it so much.
All the best of luck to you - I hope everyone does well out of the competition. Even just taking part has lifted me up so much. I hope to stay in touch in the future. All best. Joy7
Posted by: Joy Webber | December 12, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Joy, I didn't read the whole article just yet but you can split the entry so it doesn't take up the whole main blog page. To do this go to your typepad dashboard, click on edit then on the right hand side to the left of the spell check is a button. You will click that button right after that gorgeous picture of the sailboat. This is called an extended entry... I will read this when I get home as it's Friday and I need to get out of my office :) Look for another comment when I get home after reading!
Posted by: Tim | December 11, 2009 at 05:32 PM