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How Does Granny Use Facebook? Um, The Same Way You Do
People over 74 are the fastest growing group of social media users.
By Whitney Teal
What group of people is discovering Facebook, Twitter and YouTube like they were invented yesterday?
According to AllTwitter, a social media blog, it’s people over 74 years old. They’re the fastest growing segment for social media and they’re using the platforms in surprising ways, an inforgraphic from Wishpond, a social media marketing company, shows.
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Some of the stats about how Nana and Pop Pop use social media:
Your grandparents aren’t the only ones awkwardly commenting on your pics: 11 percent of Facebook users are seniors.
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One in five seniors (20 percent) use social gaming. So you know where to go for your next Candy Crush life.
Merrill Gardens, a national brand of assisted living facilities, connects with residents and their families on social media. (They even have a Pinterest board for seniors!)
AARP has more Facebook likes than AAA. That’s 1,066,907, to be exact.
Do you know older people on social media? Are you a person over 74 who uses Facebook? What do you like or not like about it? Tell us in the comments.
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