{"id":5194,"date":"2021-03-05T21:44:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T21:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/blog\/seniors-and-the-positive-impact-of-social-media\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:44:37","slug":"seniors-and-the-positive-impact-of-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/blog\/seniors-and-the-positive-impact-of-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg&#8217;s Seniors and Social Media: The Positive Impact and Benefits of Staying Connected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2021\/03\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-37.png\" alt=\"Senor male in warm winter hat looking at smart phone | Seniors and Social Media: The Positive Impact and Benefits of Staying Connected | Comfort Keepers Winnipeg | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-5493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2021\/03\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-37.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2021\/03\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-37-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2021\/03\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-37-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/145\/2021\/03\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-37-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2><strong>What Every Senior in Winnipeg, MB Needs to Know About the Positive Impact of Social Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What do you need to know about seniors and social media? Despite the myth that older people can\u2019t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. Seniors experience the positive impact of social media and as seen on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older \u2500 and see seniors as their fastest-growing audience.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Seniors Benefit Socially, Mentally, and Physically <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Older adults who have had positive experiences on social media have reported elevated moods. An American Psychological Association (APA) study found that seniors who spend time on social media sites were more likely to participate in activities that can lead to greater health, such as cooking healthier recipes and finding easier ways to clean and maintain their homes.<\/p>\n<p>The study also indicates that they have lower blood pressure, fewer instances of diabetes, and fewer negative health habits such as smoking, depression, or disease. This is attributed to the ability for self-education on any number of topics, and remaining in the know about the latest technology trends.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Fast Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Pew Research, 59% of adults age 65 and older are online, and<br \/>46% of those adults are using social media.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Social Media Keeps the Family Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook is particularly useful for linking up with loved ones. It makes for more frequent conversations and helps close the generation gap.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing current photos allows seniors to see their grandchildren change and grow, and creates a closeness and involvement that may not have existed, especially if the family isn\u2019t living close by. Video chats also are a great way to communicate in real-time. There is also the opportunity to relive fond memories or create new ones through postings of photos and home videos.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Family Peace of Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When a family lives apart, there can be stress and anxiety on both ends. Social media allows seniors and their families an easy way to check in as often as they wish. This is especially important if the senior is living alone and may experience ill health, a fall, or may not be eating or sleeping well, taking medications, or getting any form of exercise. Family caregivers can use social media to ask critical questions that will let them know what\u2019s occurring in their loved one\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Community Engagement and a Sense of Belonging <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Feeling connected is very important to any senior\u2019s well-being. Social media allows the senior to make plans with others to meet up outside of the home. It also allows seniors who are unable to leave home to socialize online to combat loneliness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/blog\/seniors-and-blood-pressure-management\/\">Seniors and Blood Pressure Management<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shopping Online offers Convenience and Savings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Even if a senior can\u2019t venture out of the home \u2013 due to physical limitations, inability to drive, or inclement weather, for example \u2013 he or she can always shop online and enjoy the ease of home delivery. In addition, there are lots of money-saving coupons and online sales, which can be especially convenient and sensible for those who are penny-pinchers or on a fixed income.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Some Precautions Should Be Taken<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As a caregiver, you may want to monitor the senior\u2019s activities. You may want to make sure that the loved one is not falling for phishing scams and the like. You may also want to make sure they are connecting with trustworthy people \u2013 especially if they are conversing in chat rooms and through blogs. Also watch their monetary spending \u2013 you don\u2019t want your senior overspending on items they don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learning How to Use Social Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A great source for seniors \u2013 and family members \u2013 is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aarp.org\/home-family\/personal-technology\/tek\/social-media-education-center\/\">AARP\u2019s Social Media Education Center<\/a>. There, you can find out about how to use specific (and commonly used) social media websites, apps, and blogs.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Winnipeg Offers a Wide Range of Private Home Senior Care Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For families concerned about the health and well-being of aging loved ones, we can help with homecare services including, Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care, in-home personal care, respite care, specialized care, in-home nursing, end-of-life care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> professional caregivers provide services to ensure safety, health, and happiness without the stress of moving to an assisted living or rehabilitation facility.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/winnipeg\/in-home-elder-care-services\/care-services\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individually tailored<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> care plans account for living arrangements, medical issues, physical restrictions, personalities, expectations, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Our Interactive Caregiving\u2122 Approach Enables Top-Notch Homecare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Interactive Caregiving\u2122 provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Our compassionate caregivers can provide a personalized home care plan for your loved one, allowing them to enjoy a healthier, safer, and more meaningful retirement at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is the Most Trusted Name in Senior Care in Winnipeg<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our in-home caregivers ensure our seniors are physically, socially, and mentally engaged. In addition, we provide options, activities, events, and resources for seniors that might otherwise not be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Locally Owned and Operated In-Home Personal Care for Seniors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our caregivers live and work in the Winnipeg area. We know the area and how to assist our clients using local resources. Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Winnipeg is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. If you live in Winnipeg and require homecare services for senior personal care and wellbeing, contact Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> at (204)-488-4600.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Accredited Home Care for Seniors in Winnipeg<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Winnipeg is accredited with Exemplary Standing with<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><b> Accreditation Canada<\/b><\/a><b>. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization\u2019s processes, policies, and procedures against quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada.<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SeniorCareCorner.com. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/seniorcarecorner.com\/5-benefits-of-social-media-for-seniors&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AFQjCNG6hASPtYRSJH6vq6pDCrSzGmXRIw\">5 Benefits of Social Media for Seniors \u2013 Let&#8217;s Help Them Get Online.\u201d<br \/>by\u00a0Barry Birkett<\/a>. Web. 2015.<\/p>\n<p>NPR.org. \u201cWhy Are Seniors The Fastest-Growing Demographic On Social Media?\u201d Web. 2013.<\/p>\n<p>AARP. Social Media Education Center. Web. 2015.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Every Senior in Winnipeg, MB Needs to Know About the Positive Impact of Social Media What do you need to know about seniors and social media? 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