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5 Reasons Older Adults Should Give Social Media a Try

Technology has many advantages for older adults, but many are not aware of social media. Using social media may seem challenging, but the activity is pretty easy once a profile is created.  Tucson Arizona live in care professionals have found that social media benefits seniors in several ways. 1. Stay Close to Family and Friends Sometimes, seniors may feel isolated when the other family members are too busy to call or pay a visit. Families may also live long distance apart, which makes regular visits difficult. In such situations, talking online can keep families connected and viewing a recent post will give family members satisfaction that their loved ones are fit and fine. Family members can also create online family groups, since many of them may be using social media. Connecting with family members gives seniors an emotional boost and helps them keep isolation at bay. 2. Meet Old Friends Many seniors may have lost contact with their friends a long time back. Social me...