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SOCIAL NETWORKS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE Hayden Manseau 1

1. THE PROBLEM 2

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN ELDERLY POPULATION Social Network Elderly Social Networks Reduced Social Networks Is defined as a subjective Could be family members, sense of belonging, being relatives, friends, or Increase the sense of accepted, loved, wanted, acquaintances. loneliness in the elderly respected, and valued and and are associated with required by someone. depression, despair and loss of well-being. 3

WHY DO I CARE? My great grandmother, Nana, who is 103 years old. 4

52 million People over 65 in the United States 32% In isolation mode* 54% At high or moderate risk of isolation* 5 *Data from a 2017 study. Based on a quality of life questionnaire.

2. POTENTIAL IMPACT 6

SOCIAL NETWORKS IN THE ELDERLY LEAD TO... Improved Health & Increased Longevity Greater Life Satisfaction Cognitive Functioning Those with meaningful There is a direct The link between weak social lives tend to live 5 relationship between life social networks and years longer than those quality score and all health is as strong as the who do not have a good dimensions of social link between smoking and social network. network. health. 7

3. WHY NOW? 8

ELDERLY POPULATION IS GROWING 2.3 million Number of projected Americans nursing over 65 will home double by residents by 2060. 2030. 9

Technology can help alleviate the problem. There is growing evidence that using social media can help aging adults maintain social networks and live Place your screenshot here fuller lives. 10

THANKS! Any questions? 11