Technology has changed the way people live. Tasks routine for their grandparents or even parents are now no longer required (such as caring for work horses on a farm or cranking a car to start it) thanks to new inventions. We asked some local people what was their favourite invention, the thing that has had a big impact.
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鈥淚 was a special needs early childhood educator for many years.鈥� I like the changes [in education, biology, and the understanding of issues related to special needs children]. She said she hopes educators will continue to made advancements in how children are treated.
Gail Davis
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鈥淢ine鈥檚 the iPad, because it passes the time for when I鈥檓 not busy or being here (91原创 Senior Resources Society Centre). It鈥檚 good entertainment for me.鈥�
Heather Edwards
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Apple Watch/cellphone
鈥淚t keeps me in touch with my family, and in touch with my doctors.鈥� She added that it鈥檚 also provided important health alerts, such as heart and blood-sugar changes.
Diane Ewen
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鈥淭hat鈥檚 simple. I have a cochlear implant [an electronic device for people with severe hearing loss]. That changed my life. Had it about 30 years. I was one of the first.鈥�
Sandy Macdonald
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