Social networks support seniors and caregivers

Millions of patients and caregivers are being served in creative ways.  Clearly, technology is the enabler of this new trend.

It is interesting what consumers are attracted to. The idea of "community" and the old adages that "misery loves company" and "birds of a feather flock together" certainly come to mind when you think about the popularity of these social network sites with certain "themes."

Click here to read the full article at Health-IT World. 

You might want to check out some of the sites listed in the article to see what kinds of things are developing. At this point, most are for consumers, but one site is strictly for professionals (doctors).

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