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More social networking for over-50s

Back in August we wrote about iYomu — a Kiwi Social Network. Now we read that Saga brings social networking to over-50s:

The oldest “zoner” to date is 87-year-old Thelma Hind, from Bangor in Northern Ireland.

“Social networking sites, like Saga Zone, can be a real lifeline for older people who can sometimes feel cut off and lonely,” she said.

Social activism has proved popular on the site with petitions on prostate cancer, disability benefits and food allowances being started.

Forums have been created on subjects ranging from junk food advertisements, cholesterol and weight loss to gardening tips and relationship advice.

[Via : Saga brings social networking to over-50s - 02 Nov 2007 - NZ Herald: Technology News from New Zealand and around the World.]

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