As you get older, social contact with friends and family members is even more important to your happiness. In today’s digital world, one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with people is social media, since it allows you to instantly communicate with loved ones from the privacy of your senior living apartment. Safety and security are major concerns with modern technology, however, and social media is no exception. Here are some helpful tips to make your time online with loved ones more secure.

How to Make Social Media Safer

1. Check Security Settings

When you use social media, it’s important that your information remains secure. Check the settings on each of your accounts to ensure you have enough privacy. For example, you can receive alerts when anyone else attempts to log into your Facebook account and set your posts so that only your friends or followers can see them.

2. Don’t Give Out Personal Information

Take caution when it comes to giving out your personal or financial information on social media. Since these accounts are usually free, you most likely will never need to provide your identification, credit card, or bank account number. There are exceptions—for example, if your niece is hosting a Facebook fundraiser for a charity that aligns with your senior living interests, you may need to input your credit card number to donate. These transactions should be entirely secure, but it pays to be careful.

3. Choose Friends Carefully 

As a general rule, avoid sending or accepting friend and follow requests from people you don’t know. When it comes to connecting with relatives, ask them if it’s okay first, since some people feel anxious about family members seeing their posts.

4. Check Links Before Clicking 

Even with the best precautions, you may still encounter scams on social media, and many of them target senior living communities. If you receive random messages from people that contain links, don’t click them, as they may contain malware or viruses. Only click links when you know they come from trustworthy sources.

When you’re looking for a senior living community that offers plenty of social activities, get in touch with Cathedral Towers. This senior housing facility offers comfort, convenience, amenities, and a lively retirement community to clients throughout Atlanta, GA. Call (404) 231-3020 to ask about senior residence availabilities and schedule a tour, during which you’ll see the beautiful gardens set within vibrant Midtown surroundings. Visit the website to learn more about the neighborhood.