How to Stay Safe on Facebook

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Q. I recently went to my 50th high school reunion, and it seemed like many of the people there still knew each other -- even those who lived on different sides of the country and hadn't seen each other in years. I was excited to see everyone but felt out of the loop because I am not on Facebook. My daughter showed me how to use Facebook and it seems easy enough, even for someone who is not tech-savvy like me! She has asked me repeatedly to join to see pics of the grandchildren, and to connect with old students (I was a teacher before I retired), but I am hesitant due to privacy concerns. When my daughter was showing me how Facebook works, I looked up Farr Law Firm on there, and noticed that you have more than 31,000 people following your page, and that you are sharing lots of news stories for seniors like me, and caregivers! I do see all the benefits of joining, but I am still wary. If I do decide to go ahead and join Facebook, how can I stay safe and maintain my privacy?

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Critter Corner: Last Minute Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day


 

Dear Magic,

It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I want to get something extra special for my mother. She is pretty tech savvy and enjoys the newest technology. I really don't know what the newest technology is for seniors who enjoy that kind of thing. I'm not too worried about getting it on time, because if I can’t, her birthday is next month! Can you send me some suggestions?

Thanks,

Tek Savimom


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