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How Seniors Can Use Social Media to Stay Connected We are very lucky to live in today’s modern age of technological advancements, where we have many social media outlets through which we can keep in regular contact with our family and friends. Now, more than ever, staying connected with our senior loved ones is vital to their mental and physical health. Whether it’s catching up via FaceTime with their children and grandchildren or reconnecting with childhood friends on Facebook Messenger, social media platforms and technology give us an invaluable portal to the rest of the world even when it feels like it’s standing still. The Benefits for Seniors Using Social Media: Social media has evolved far beyond simple status updates and picture sharing. Across the various available platforms
there are specialized communities, marketplaces, news, events and more. These are all outlets where seniors can find a sense of belonging and interactivity while still staying safe and healthy through social distancing.
tional content. For a more personal and connected experience, seniors can interact through book clubs and social groups via Zoom.
2. Creativity. If your senior loved one does any type of crafting or have any other marHere are three great ketable creative hobways seniors can uti- bies, Facebook has a lize social media: marketplace feature where they can post 1. Learning. There are their wares. There is many social media also Etsy, an online accounts devoted to hub where users can education on various set up a virtual storesubjects, facts, and front, and Pinterest world events. Youwhere seniors can find Tube, in particular, and share creative inhas legitimate histori- spiration. ans and scientists with their own channels 3. Fun. Games not and ongoing educaonly bring joy and ex-
citement; they can also keep the mind sharp. Facebook games and various game apps with social media-like communication built in, like Houseparty, can help seniors enjoy a fun leisurely escape, or even provide some brain exercise with a focus on logic and intuition. You can keep the focus on safe and healthy togetherness by playing virtual Bingo with special seniors and fellow community members alike. Helping Seniors Stay Connected Staying connected and in tune with the people we care about does not have to go by the wayside during a pandemic. Social media allows seniors to bridge the social distancing gap with a variety of ways to have fun and be involved.
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