Use and Benefits of Social Media for Seniors
January 20, 2014Facebook gives people the opportunity to connect with others from the comfort of their homes. People can feel a part of family and friend’s life events even though they’re far away. A recent study by Dr. Sheila Cotton, a sociologist and associate professor at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, showed regular internet use was associated with a 30 percent decrease in symptoms of depression.
Debbie Bolduc, marketing consultant and owner of BizBuzz Marketing Partners, will present a program on the social media site Facebook at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, Friday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. Bolduc hopes by educating seniors she can help them stay connected in a new way and keep their minds active. “Studies have shown a link between lack of social interaction and Alzheimer’s, so we now know more than ever how important it is to stay connected to family and friends,” she said.
To RSVP, please call 524-5600, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., or email, rsvp@taylorcommunity.org.
