Save ideas. Plan projects.
What is Pinterest?
- Visual bookmarks online.
- "Pin" pictures + ideas.
- Organize into "boards".
- FREE.
- Less drama than Facebook.
- Senior-favorite for hobbies.
Senior uses
- Recipe collection.
- Garden ideas.
- Knitting / crochet patterns.
- Home decor inspiration.
- Travel destinations.
- Quotes + memes.
- Family tree research.
Sign up
- Go to pinterest.com.
- Or download app.
- Sign up with email.
- Free forever.
- Pick interests when prompted.
- Customizes your feed.
Make boards
- "Recipes" board.
- "Garden" board.
- "Christmas Crafts".
- "Travel Bucket List".
- Pin from any website.
- Share with family.
Search smart
- "easy chicken recipes".
- "senior-friendly garden".
- "arthritis exercises".
- "short hairstyles 60+".
- Endless inspiration.
- Pin to save for later.
Senior cautions
- Pinterest can lead to scammy sites.
- Read recipes BEFORE clicking.
- Some "sponsored" pins are ads.
- Save what works — discard rest.
- Time-sucking — set timer.
- Don't share private info.
Family Pinterest
Share "Family Recipes" board with siblings. Shared "Garden Plans" with spouse. "Anniversary Trip" collaborative board. Family Christmas planning. Photos + ideas in one place. Better than Facebook for organizing. Free + senior-friendly. Many seniors find Pinterest most enjoyable social media.