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Category: Parents
We don’t realize this growing up, but they are the first part of our past. Miss them and love them. Your heart is never the same.
“Love your parents. We are so busy growing up, we often forget they are also growing old.” -Positive Vibes Quotes
Ageism
The first documented use of the word “ageism” as reported by Merriam-Webster was in 1969, who defines Ageism as: “prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group and especially the elderly.” Dictionary.com adds, “a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment.” (more…)
Anziani e Social Media
“Nonostante il mito che le persone anziane non possono gestire la tecnologia a causa di deficit cognitivi, gli anziani si stanno affollando sui social media ad un ritmo rapido, infatti Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (e Hangouts), Pinterest e Instagram sono tutti in più rapida crescita di pubblico”. (more…)
Seniors and Social Media
Comfort Keepers reports, “Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. In fact, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older ─ and see seniors as their fastest growing audience.” […]
