By REUTERS
NEW YORK - SOCIAL networking isn't only for the under 40s. More than 25 per cent of Americans 50 years and older stay connected using sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, according to new research.
And nearly half of older adults, aged 50 to 64, say they are savvy about the Internet.
'The latest data tells us that more and more, social networking is becoming a part of everyday life for Americans 50 plus, and boomers in particular,' said Kevin Donnellan, the chief communications officer at AARP, which released the report.
The powerful lobbying group for older Americans said Facebook is by far the most popular networking site, followed by MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Nearly a quarter of older Americans are on Facebook and 73 per cent said they use it to stay in touch with relatives, but not just their children and grandchildren.
'They are using the Internet to keep up with the world and the people who are important to them,' said Jean Koppen, the author of the report.
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