From staying connected with your grandkids to finding fun local events, social media is a great way to easily transition into retirement. Here are 5 ways to use social media to better your retired life.

1. Find Events Near You

Don’t settle for a boring routine during your retirement. Discover fun and exciting things to do in your local town by using social media. Find upcoming events, local concerts, popular festivals, movies, and so much more. Get social and have fun!

Food Truck Photo Credit: Aleksandr_Vorobev (iStock).

Photo Credit: Aleksandr_Vorobev (iStock).

2. Stay Engaged With Your Community

Using social media is a great way to stay connected within your community. Follow local charities for volunteer opportunities and state officials for making suggestions. Not only does staying connected to your city make a positive impact on the community, but it helps you create a healthy and active retirement.

3. Join a Group

Continue to live an active lifestyle through retirement by maintaining social interactions. Find friends and groups that fit your interests through social media platforms. Get out and about by joining an online social group. Here’s everything you need to know about Facebook groups.

Social Media Photo Credit: oatawa (iStock).

Photo Credit: oatawa (iStock).

4. Learn About Local Elections

Do you know when your next local election is? Don’t wait until election day to find out. You can easily stay in the loop on local elections by using social media. Follow local news, politicians, and candidates on social platforms like Facebook or Twitter.

Elections Photo Credit: Steve Debenport (iStock).

Photo Credit: Steve Debenport (iStock).

5. Keep In Touch

The best way to use social media to better your retired life is to keep in touch with family and friends. If you have grandchildren, chances are they are actively using social media. You can even video chat on Facebook to interact directly with family members who live far away.

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Use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected and better your retired life.