# Twittering Grandmothers 87-Year-Old Dorothy Miller Uses the Celery System to Tweet By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celery-system References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/12/15/grandma-sends-tweets-via-fax/) & [mycelery](http://mycelery.com/) A service called Celery has empowered grandparents everywhere to keep in touch using [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget)—sans computer. Dorothy Miller is an 87-year-old grandmother who uses the Celery system, plus her fax machine, to keep in touch with her family. Instead of using a computer to send out Tweets, Dorothy Miller writes notes on paper and then the Celery system converts it into a message to be posted on Twitter. Along with Twitter, the Celery system can also be used to send emails, messages on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-biden), and blog posts. According to the Celery system website, for those who don’t already own a fax machine, they will provide a customized Lexmark X5070 fax machine for a one-time fee of $119. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elderly Social Media Usage:** Developing social media platforms geared towards elderly individuals who may not have access to or experience with computers could revolutionize communication in this demographic. - **Paper-to-technology Services:** Services that convert paper notes to tweets, emails or blog posts can create accessibility to social media for those who don't have the means to use a computer or other technology. - **Multifunctional Communication Services:** Expanding services that offer multiple communication channels such as email, social media, and fax messaging in one platform can provide people with options that meet all their communication needs. ### Where This Applies - **Technology Industry:** Developing technology specifically geared towards the needs of the elderly population is an area of innovation that could have far-reaching impact across industries. - **Communication Industry:** Creating innovative communication solutions for people who don't have access or experience with traditional computer-based systems can expand the reach of this industry. - **Fax Machine Industry:** Offering customized fax machines with added features can increase demand for this industry through the development of hybrid technology that merges traditional and modern communication methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elder-Focused Virtual Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandpad-grandie.md) - [Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-your-buddig.md) - [Grandmotherly Laundry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abuela-tag-reader.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [People-Powered Intelligence Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abuela-intelligence.md) - [Community-Oriented Aging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-prairie.md) - [Tech-Based Senior Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-council-on-aging.md) - [Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windfree.md) - [Senior Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people.md)