Topic: Communication

ElderChicks: Comments from "Life Masters"

Topics: Blogs, Communication, Social Networking

When you read the new blog, ElderChicks.org, the words "feisty", "funny", "smart", and "creative" will immediately come to mind to describe the women who are sharing their ideas and experiences. Created by two septuagenarians, this blog is a "virtual community of women living full lives and adapting to the rapid changes in the world, well past the time their parents would have imagined." Check it out... and join the conversation.

Posted on Jul 21, 2010

Show Me the Newspaper!

Topics: Communication, Older Adults, Social Media

More than 25% of Americans 50 years and older stay connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new research by AARP. And almost half of those 50 to 64 say that they feel very comfortable using the Internet. Social networking is "in" with the older set, especially boomers. But, some habits die hard. Print newspapers and magazines are still the preferred source for news for this population with only one percent reading blogs.

Posted on Jun 17, 2010

Depression Decreases with Internet Use

Topics: Communication, Computers, Mental Health

The ability to maintain relationships with friends and family through the Internet helps reduce depression by 20 percent for older adults who actively communicate online. These are the findings of Internet Use and Depression Among the Elderly, a Policy Paper that surveyed 7,000 retired Americans 55 years or older. In addition, connecting with social supports online may actually work to trim the nation's health care bill with less money spent on doctor's visits and medications.

Posted on Oct 22, 2009

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