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Shifts and nuances in the way we communicate online.
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Do We Get Less Narcissistic as We Get Older? A Study of Facebook Use Suggests We May Become Less Self-Obsessed as We Age

Do We Get Less Narcissistic as We Get Older? A Study of Facebook Use Suggests We May Become Less Self-Obsessed as We Age | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Maybe a sense of history makes one’s own personal ups and downs seem less worthy of broadcasting to all of one’s friends.

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Grandma on Facebook? Sure, Seniors Say as They Learn Computers

Grandma on Facebook? Sure, Seniors Say as They Learn Computers | Communications Major | Scoop.it

People in their 70s, 80s and 90s are getting the hang of this "Spacebook" thing, proving that technology is not something that is best left to the young.

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Intuitive iPhone Apps Target Smartphone-Wary Seniors

Intuitive iPhone Apps Target Smartphone-Wary Seniors | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Five current iPhone apps (in English and Mandarin) were designed intuitively and specifically with seniors in mind:


  • "Discover:" Takes pictures with geotags and time stamps.

  • "Well Being:" Gives reminders for medicine, water intake and exercise.

  • "Inspire:" Delivers daily headlines and human interest stories.

  • "Connect:" Puts contact list in a clear, visual format.

  • "Emergency:" Provides easy access to 911 emergency services and ability to notify a caregiver.


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