Discover Sixty-Five: June 2022

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Social media: It’s not just for kids anymore Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century. However, a 2018 study from the Pew Institute found that 65 percent of adults between the ages of 50 and 64 used Facebook and 68 percent used YouTube. Social media is often on the receiving end of negative attention, but it’s also a potentially valuable tool that can help men and women over 50 stay connected with their communities. That’s not always so easy for adults who no longer have children at home. And as its name suggests, social media can help users connect with others who share their interests. Such connections also can be hard to make for adults over 50. Adults over 50 may be more comfortable with social media now than they were a decade ago, but it’s still a good idea to brush up on basic security measures that can help men and women protect their privacy as they utilize platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. • Protect your personal information. Make sure your privacy and security settings are appropriate for how you use the app. No social media user has the right to access your personal information, including your address, date of birth or other data unique to you. Avoid interacting with anyone who requests personal information – use the function that blocks such users from connecting with you. It’s also important to keep information about travel plans private. For example, sharing details of an upcoming vacation can serve notice to potential criminals that no one will be in your house, making it a potential target for burglars. • Aim for quality, not quantity, when building social media networks. Avoid accepting friend requests from individuals you don’t know. Cyber criminals often gain access to victims via social media, so limit your social media network to people you know and trust. • Turn off location information. The technology behind social media is impressive and even makes it possible to determine where users are when they tweet or post to other platforms. But many users, especially those concerned about their privacy, don’t want to share location information with anyone, much less strangers. Turn off location informa- Stay in touch with your family and friends! The Trust is helping communities and non-profit organizations increase the quality and availability of technology. Having equipment, however, doesn’t necessarily mean knowing how to operate it. That’s why Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is focusing on supporting users, thanks to a grant from the Trust. Find more on Basin Stories ourtrust.org/stories Whether in a CBAL office, lending library or food bank—a CBAL staff member will be available to answer questions about navigating the internet, and using iPads, computers, printers, and the software that comes along with them. Learn more about these new resources at cbal.org. 8 June 2022 Discover Sixty-Five email: seniors@pennywiseads.com
Social media helps families stay connected - and that is a huge benefit for everyone. tion and routinely double check to make sure it’s still turned off. • Discuss others’ privacy concerns before posting to social media. Social media isn’t for everyone, and some people may not want photos of themselves or their children posted to platforms like Facebook or Instagram. Prior to posting pictures or information about other people, confirm that they’re OK News NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (NKLCSS), with the support of the United Way and the Province of BC, offers a FREE Senior’s Meal Program for Kaslo and area residents. Once per week a meal will be delivered to the senior’s door by a NKLCSS staff person. If you or someone you know is 55+ and would benefit from this program or would like more information, please call Kathy @ 250 353-7691 ext. 204 or email kathyallaire@nklcss.org Personals OLDER GENTLEMAN LOOKING for female companion. I have a great sense of humour, love gardening, woodworking and going for walks. Erich, 250-352-3293. To place your NEWS or PERSONAL ad, contact Julie 1-800-663-4619 or email info@pennywiseads.com with you doing so. They’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness! Adults over 50 are engaging with social media. But no matter how comfortable users become, it’s still best to keep various social media safety protocols in mind. By brushing up on basic security measures that can help protect your privacy you will keep the fun in the social aspect. Seniors’ Discounts ALL SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF supplement purchases at Sunnyside Naturals everyday. 404 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-9667. CORNUCOPIA SENIORS DAY: 10% off your purchase EVERY Friday, 9am-5:30pm. 422 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-2594. EVERY DAY IS SENIORS DAY at Nelson Remedy’s RX 737 Baker St. Mention you are a Senior and receive 10% off your purchase. Some exclusion apply. 250-352-0022. EVERY FRIDAY IS SENIORS DAY at Salmo Valley Pharmacy. Receive 10% off your purchase. 107 4th St, 250-357-9444. EVERY THURSDAY SENIORS RECEIVE 20% OFF regular priced items. Some exclusion apply. Shoppers Drug Mart, 1965 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 250-365-5888. FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Seniors receive 10% off regular priced items at Shop Easy, 303 Main St in Salmo. 250-357-2316. Some exclusions apply. NOTE: Consumers Reports has good articles on how to ensure your privacy on Facebook and Instagram. Visit www.consumerreports.org and in the search bar at the middle of the top of the home page, type in Security and Privacy, Facebook (or Instagram.) ~ D65 Seniors’ Discounts L’BEAR’S NATURAL FOODS in Trail offers 10% off all vitamins everyday for shoppers 60+. 1339 Cedar Ave, 250-368-8318. SENIORS DAY 2/1 ELECTRIC BIKE RENTALS EVERY MONDAY, please book by Saturday so we can have a bike ready to go. Call Neil at 250-300-7923 or book online at kaslo E-Kruise. SENIORS WHO SHOP PHARMASAVE, CASTLEGAR every Tuesday, receive 20% off regular priced items. Some exclusion apply. 1128 3rd St, 250-365-7813. SENIORS! SHOP THE FIRST WEDNES- DAY OF EVERY MONTH and receive 10% off your purchase. Some exclusions apply. Kaslo Front Street Market, 411 Front St, 250-353-2331. SHOPPERS SIMPLY PHARMACY offers Seniors 20% regular priced items every Thursday. Some exclusion apply. #117 1983 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, 250-365-3400. Call Kaslo,1-800-663-4619 Discover Sixty-Five June 2022 9
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