How Seniors Can Use Social Media to Stay Connected
September 29, 2020
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 for how seniors can use social media to stay connected:
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 online hub where users can set up a virtual storefront, and Pinterest where seniors can find and share creative inspiration.
3. Fun. Games not only bring joy and excitement; 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.
Encore at Avalon Park: 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. Here at Encore at Avalon Park, we actively encourage and foster ways for your loved ones to maintain these connections by way of social media platforms.
Visit Encore at Avalon Park and see for yourself why we’re the premier senior living solution in the Central Florida area. Call us today at 407-270-7500 to schedule a virtual tour, or for any questions you may need answered.
