Imagine a place where you could reconnect with your high school sweetheart, the mentor that helped you believe in yourself, your former college roommate, the wild couple from Minneapolis you met on vacation in Cabo last year, and your distant 15-year-old granddaughter. This isn’t heaven, it’s called Facebook — and according to the American Psychological Association, it might even be good for you. Research is now showing social media strengthens cognitive health in seniors and lowers blood pressure in those that have frequent positive interactions on these sites.
However, a 2014 PEW research study shows that only 46 percent of plugged-in seniors are using social media. So, if you are in the hesitant other half, here are some tips to get you started.
