Technological advancements have made it easier than ever to stay in touch with friends and loved ones who are separated by distance or mobility. Most social media sites offer a user-friendly experience that allows anyone to locate and contact missed connections with increasing ease.
In the past, when someone heard the term "social media," they would probably immediately think of pre-teens asking their parents permission to log on. But as the utility of social media sites has continued to develop, they have been adopted by an increasingly wider audience no matter the age or technology adoption.
This is evidenced by recent research from the Pew Research Center, which explores U.S. adults' use of social media on an annual basis. Their latest study published in April revealed that an increasing number of older American adults are joining these online communities. The research found that 59 percent of "online adults" over the age of 65 are currently using social media, such as Facebook and Skype.
Ultimately, the goal of staying connected with loved ones is high on everyone's list, especially older adults who's families aren't always close by. Independa's CloudCare solutions offer an easy, intuitive and convenient way to stay engaged with loved ones in the comfort of their own living room. Independa's social engagement and remote care solution enables a user to receive Facebook message and photos, video chat, get reminders for important events and much more.
We'd love to hear about how you are staying in touch with geographically distanced loved ones.
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