Where do I start with a blog about aging? Since all that are reading this are using social media let me begin there. Is it true that those of us over 50 are not technically savvy and in tune with social media? Not true according to Irfan Jafrey in his article in Forbes Magazine entitled to Social Media Matters For Baby Boomers. His research shows that Baby boomers, with a population of roughly 80 million in the U.S. alone, are growing in online numbers every day. In his article he contends the following:
“A common misconception among marketers is that baby boomers aren’t online. This, however, is far from the truth. More and more of them (us) are discovering social media and its many benefits. As a matter of fact, according to a study by Google, boomers and seniors spend more time online than they do watching TV. 82% of boomers who use the internet have at least one social media account, and they have an average of 4.6 social media accounts, with Facebook and LinkedIn as the leading platforms.”
I can say that I search the web at least an hour a day and have accounts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. How about you? Are you technologically connected? How do you use on line applications, to stay in touch with friends and family? Do you go online for business reasons or how about research or exploring your next adventure?
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