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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. Here are three great ways seniors can utilize social media: 1. Learning. There are many social media accounts devoted to education on various subjects, facts, and world events. YouTube, in particular, has legitimate historians and scientists with their own channels and ongoing educational 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 marketable creative hobbies, Facebook has a marketplace feature where they can post their wares. There is also Etsy, an on-
line hub where users can set up a virtual storefront, and Pinterest where seniors can find and share creative inspiration.
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Staying connected and in tune with the people we care about does not have to go by the wayside during a pandemic. Social media 3. Fun. Games not only allows seniors to bridge the bring joy and excitement; social distancing gap with they can also keep the a variety of ways to have mind sharp. Facebook fun and be involved. Here games and various game apps with social media-like at Encore at Avalon Park, we actively encourage and communication built in, foster ways for your loved like Houseparty, can help seniors enjoy a fun leisure- ones to maintain these connections by way of social ly escape, or even provide media platforms. some brain exercise with a focus on logic and inVisit Encore at Avalon tuition. You can keep the Park and see for yourself focus on safe and healthy why we’re the premier togetherness by playing senior living solution in the virtual Bingo with special seniors and fellow commu- Central Florida area. Call us today at 407-270-7500 to nity members alike. schedule a virtual tour, or for any questions you may Encore at Avalon Park: Helping Seniors Stay Con- need answered.
