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Elders + Social Media (#0856)

2012/09/18 By Greg

While senior centers, assisted living facilities, and organizations focused on mature adults have been providing computing classes for years, many have recently added “how to” sessions on Facebook, Twitter, and blogging.  Julie Andrews recently wrote about some of the benefits older adults experience when they use social media, including increased connectivity to family and friends.

So What?

Church is a community.  It should also be concerned with connecting people to one another both within and beyond the bounds of religious affiliation.

What is your church doing to help older adults learn how to use new social sites and tools, including Facebook, Twitter and WordPress?

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Greg Smith

Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope and as Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church. He has served ten congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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