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Alternative social networks for seniors

2021-08-30T16:05:47.403Z


Since confinement, seniors are equipping themselves more with smartphones. Some prefer the use of connected photo frames, or family gazettes. But these alternative social networks are not enough to preserve the person from isolation.


“This morning

, I received a photo of my grandson riding a bicycle,”

says Annie, 91.

Sitting in her armchair, she smiles at the connected photo frame her children gave her two years ago

.

Her relatives send her their most beautiful pictures, which she can "like" by double tapping on them.

And I can change the scrolling photos myself, I don't need anyone.

"

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In 2020, 46% of people over 50 used WhatsApp for the first time, the big winner in confinement among seniors, according to a study by Seniosphère Conseil.

But for some, like Annie, this barrier of high-tech use is difficult to overcome.

Fear of technology, lack of skills ... They then choose other means of communication with their family: a monthly newspaper created by relatives via an application, and sent to the elderly person by mail, or a connected photo frame, such as Annie's.

Efficient and easy to use, these new "social networks"

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Source: lefigaro

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