SeniorConnectionsHJ . COM Senior Connections January / February 2024
Write a memoir for your family
Are you a natural storyteller ? If you love sharing stories of your youth , you may like to write a memoir you can pass on to your children and grandchildren . Here are some tips to get you started . START SMALL Don ’ t think of your project as a book . Rather , tell your stories one memory at a time . Not sure where to start ?
TRY ONE OF THESE PROMPTS :
• The place where you played as a child
• An event that made you proud
• A special holiday
• A prized possession
• A memorable person from your youth USE SENSORY DETAILS Sensory details make your audience feel what it was like to be in your shoes . Try to remember what you were wearing or how the ground felt under your feet .
How did the room smell ? Was there a distinct sound ? Were you hungry ? Chilly ? Shaking ? Sweating ?
TALK ABOUT YOUR EMO- TIONS , THEN AND NOW
Reflect on your feelings at the time of the event , and then consider whether you feel the same way now . You may be surprised at how you ’ ve changed over time .
Sharing these insights can enrich your story and help strengthen your connection with your loved ones . PRESENTATION Once you ’ ve written your story , consider compiling a book or creating a video or audio recording of yourself recounting your stories . When you ’ re ready to share your stories , reach out to professionals in your community to help with editing , printing or recording .
How to spot a social media scam
From Facebook account hackers to fake stores and romance tricksters , your online presence makes you vulnerable to predators . Their tactics are always evolving , so tread carefully when communicating online . Keep an eye out for these signs of social media scams :
• A message saying something like “ Is that you in this video ?” followed by a link . Even if the message seems to come from a friend , don ’ t click the link .
• Social media quizzes requesting personal information . Birthdays , pet names , song titles or details about your youth could reveal information that hackers can use to guess your passwords or bypass other security safeguards .
• A friend request from someone you ’ ve already connected with . Likewise , be wary of any request from a social media account with minimal activity and few contacts .
• Message exchanges in which the person asks to shift to another method of communication , such as telephone or text .
• Requests to send or receive money . Be especially suspicious of offers of money in exchange for help , even if they seem to come from someone you know .
• Unrealistically cheap deals . Don ’ t trust online retail websites that don ’ t provide a physical address and information on shipping costs and timelines .
In many cases , avoiding online scammers is a matter of resisting the urge to click and , instead , using a little discernment . A local IT specialist can help optimize the security of your devices and online accounts .
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