Story on CNN today highlights the incredible changes in social media. "While online social networks like
Facebook, Twitter and
MySpace are known hang-outs for younger adults and teenagers, older generations in recent months have been taking to the medium at a faster rate than any other age group, according to industry reports."
The highlights:
- Women older than 55 make up the fastest-growing age group on Facebook
- Expert says the site has hit a "tipping point," causing older people to join
- Some older family members use the site to get in touch with younger generations
- One mother says Facebook has become her family's "living room"