Facebook for Beginners
Connect with family. Avoid the noise.
Why senior Facebook
- See grandkids' photos.
- Reconnect old friends.
- School + church alumni groups.
- Hobby groups (gardening, knitting).
- Local neighborhood news.
- Family birthday reminders.
- Most-used by 65+.
Setup steps
- Sign up at facebook.com.
- Strong password + 2FA.
- Profile photo (clear face shot).
- Cover photo optional.
- Search names of family.
- "Add Friend" — they accept.
- Don't over-share personal info.
Privacy settings (do FIRST)
- Settings → Privacy → Audience.
- Default: Friends only.
- Profile visible to friends only.
- Posts: friends only.
- Hide birth year.
- Don't public-post location.
- Disable face recognition.
- Run Privacy Checkup yearly.
Avoid scams
- Don't click ads with too-good prices.
- "Friend" messages asking for money — call them direct.
- Quiz apps that take your data — skip.
- Sponsored posts misleading — don't click.
- Romance + friend scams common.
- Block strangers who friend you.
Healthy Facebook
- Limit to 30 min/day.
- Unfollow (don't unfriend) toxic feeds.
- Hide political ads.
- Mute groups posting too much.
- Don't engage with rage-bait.
- Ignore comments section.
- Post things you're proud of.
Healthier social
Nextdoor for neighbors. Group texts for family. Many seniors find Facebook stressful — fine to skip. Phone calls + visits beat scrolling. Use Facebook only for specific connection benefits.