What is a Grandinfluencer? And the benefits of social media as we get older


 A grandinfluencer or graninfluencer is defined (according to Collins) as a senior citizen who is an influencer on social media!
 These grandinfluencers are holding their own with their younger counterparts in terms of  numbers of followers etc. on the various social platforms. And love it or hate it (I think most of us fall into both categories!), social media can be very beneficial as we get older especially for those living on their own…

Some Grandinfluencers taking Social Media by storm

https://apnews.com/article/technology-lifestyle-arts-and-entertainment-media-social-media-ad807323409a8a0065fcd58e3f710eca

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/granfluencer-senior-influencers-social-media-tiktok-old-gays-accidental-icon/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d6e8fb6f-b92f-4952-ae3c-62bc5974ce6f

Why Social Media can be beneficial for older adults

Social Media can be hugely beneficial as we age. Take a look at some of the links/studies

https://www.waldenu.edu/online-bachelors-programs/bs-in-health-studies/resource/why-social-networks-are-important-to-aging-adults

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