The life of a retired senior can be a quiet one, with family and friends spread far and wide. But gaining mastery of the digital world at this later stage in life can mean the difference between suffering in isolation and leading the life of a (virtual) social butterfly.
Over the last two years, several studies have shown that seniors engaged with technology and connected through social media tend to have higher self esteem and are less likely to fall into depression, especially those living alone or in a retirement home.
Elaine Daley is an 85-year-old Texan who has been a Facebook user and YouTube viewer for three years now. Daley, who goes online about two hours a day, says social media has helped her to feel much more connected to loved ones, especially because she lives alone.
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