Technology

The response we’ve received to our campaign to get senior loved ones participating in social media is gratifying to us at Senior Care Corner. So many have told us it is making a difference in the lives of parents and grandparents. Yes, there is still a long way to go, especially with the most elderly … Read more

Rules – for social media? But aren’t the web and, especially, social media supposed to be all about freedom and flexibility? Guidelines may be a better word — guidelines to maximize the benefit seniors can get from social media while avoiding those pitfalls that can come with online activity. We discussed the benefits of social … Read more

Facebook friends are found by searching for those we know, knew in the past or looking at who Facebook recommends, right?  That may be how many people make connections on social media sites, but from our experience with seniors, particularly those in the oldest age groups, they often go about it differently. Many seniors take an … Read more

Too old for social media? Don’t let anyone tell you – or your senior loved one – that, because it’s not possible! Growing numbers of older adults are proving that every day. Survey after survey reflects more senior Americans, including those in the most elderly groups, participating in social media. That being said, their numbers still … Read more

The social media network phenomenon has overtaken America and chances are good it has included your senior.  Grandma is posting family photos, grandpa is looking up old war buddies and millions of our seniors are enjoying this new way to interact with everyone. Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project found that social networking has … Read more