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SOCIAL NETWORKS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE

Hayden Manseau

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1. THE PROBLEM

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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN ELDERLY POPULATION

Social Network Is defined as a subjective sense of belonging, being accepted, loved, wanted, respected, and valued and required by someone. Elderly Social Networks Could be family members, relatives, friends, or acquaintances. Reduced Social Networks Increase the sense of loneliness in the elderly and are associated with depression, despair and loss of well-being.

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WHY DO I CARE?

My great grandmother, Nana, who is 103 years old.

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52 million

People over 65 in the United States In isolation mode*

54%

At high or moderate risk of isolation*

32%

*Data from a 2017 study. Based on a quality of life questionnaire.

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2. POTENTIAL IMPACT

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SOCIAL NETWORKS IN THE ELDERLY LEAD TO...

Improved Health & Cognitive Functioning The link between weak social networks and health is as strong as the link between smoking and health. Increased Longevity Those with meaningful social lives tend to live 5 years longer than those who do not have a good social network. Greater Life Satisfaction There is a direct relationship between life quality score and all dimensions of social network.

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3. WHY NOW?

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ELDERLY POPULATION IS GROWING

2.3 million projected nursing home residents by 2030.

Number of Americans

• ver 65 will

double by 2060.

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Technology can help alleviate the problem.

There is growing evidence that using social media can help aging adults maintain social networks and live fuller lives.

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THANKS!

Any questions?

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