Connecting the Elderly Through the Adoption of Social Media.

I have decided to focus this latest blog post on the elderly and social media. Given this past year, families throughout the world can all testify to the advantages of connecting elderly loved ones with friends and relatives from the convenience and safety of their own homes. Moreover, I myself have become much more adept at many of these platforms as well!

Connecting With Family

Prior to this, many thought that social media was the exclusive domain of the younger generation. However, many of our older adults have enthusiastically adopted it to keep up with the times as well as their old acquaintances and younger family members. Furthermore, many would have been totally lost without their lifeline to their relatives during their lonely isolation.

Connecting With Friends

While their younger counterparts use social media in a “selfie” sort of way, the elderly, who are very sensitive to privacy issues. Primarily, they use it to connect with like-minded individuals. Many are connecting with new friends through social media platforms meant to unite those of similar interests and opinions.

Connecting With the World

The older generation has seen the world change at breakneck speed. While there are few who remember the horse and buggy, there are still those around whose memories span from the trolley car all the way to the walk on the moon. Interestingly, communication for them shifted from letter writing and telegrams to the telephone and, now, email. Ever adaptable, the elderly in our midst have come to embrace what would have been science fiction to them in their youth – email, Skype, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. And, their usage patterns are unique to their demographic.

Connect With Our Website

We have posted many times regarding the need and advantages of the elderly connecting through technology. Some of our posts include:

5 WAYS SENIORS CAN STAY CONNECTED DURING COVID-19

HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS

HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP SENIORS

HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIORS: RECHARGE YOUR LIFE

We also have free handout:

TECHNOLOGY MUST HAVES

I hope this information helps shed light on an ever-growing trend in our burgeoning senior population. It would seem to me that encouraging seniors to take advantage of social media and enabling them to do so would be a win – win situation. Let’s keep connecting elderly loved ones! Please feel free to forward this to anyone you feel would be interested and keep sending your feedback and suggestions.

Best Wishes,

Anita Kamiel, M.P.S., R.N.

Director of Patient Services

David York Agency Home Healthcare Helps Seniors

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies that provide in home health care services. At DYA, we could provide direction as to how to manage the total care of your senior loved one. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations. For more information about David York Agency’s qualified, compassionate caregivers, contact us at (908) 373-5300. A free phone consultation can help you determine what services would meet your needs. We aim to provide you and your loved one with the assistance they need. If you’d like to hear more from us, please like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Anita Kamiel, R.N, M.P.S. is the founder and owner of David York Home Healthcare Agency and is fully acquainted with all factors related to eldercare services and the latest guidelines for seniors. She holds advanced degrees in gerontological administration and has experience in the field as a Nursing Supervisor in a nursing home. Anita has been in the business of home care for over 40 years starting out in a NYC Medicaid agency. Thirty years ago she realized the need for affordable, quality home health aide services provided and supervised by caring individuals, so she boldly opened David York Home Healthcare Agency in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact her at 718.376.7755 or at www.davidyorkagency.com where she is happy to share her experience and help you through your home healthcare issues.