ILLUSTRATION - Older people can benefit from having a social media account, which can allow them to stay in touch easier with family members or friends. Photo: Christin Klose/dpa
While online social media use is almost as natural as eating and sleeping for most young people, older adults lag far behind.
About 98% of 14- to 29-year-olds are active on social media, according to a study by Berlin-based Bitkom Research, a market research and business consulting company. The figure for people over age 65 is 65%. Slightly more – 70% – use texting or instant messaging.
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