Online groups for socializing

[KathleenK755349]

Hello. Anyone aware of safe and secure sites for online social interaction with other mature adults? I am a caregiver for a son with special needs, work full time remotely, and therefore am quite isolated. I have tried pen pal forums without success. Scammers abound. Not interested in dating but would be interested in forming new friendships. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

[JulieD86775]

Hi Kathleen.  I'm also interested in finding a discussion forum where I can make some online friends (not boyfriends).   I've also tried penpal sites and had the same problems.  I was hoping that this forum would have some nice people to talk to.  I'm not currently a caregiver, but I have a lot of people with special needs in my family.

[Winter2025VA]

[Friday 3/7/25] Hi Kathleen @KathleenK755349 , this Caregiving Forum no longer has alot of activity. But the AARP Facebook Caregiving Group is VERY ACTIVE!!!  👍

AARP CAREGIVING FACEBOOK GROUP INFORMATION!!!

Lots of questions and a lot of almost immediate responses will come your way! I moderate the group and @JaneCares helps too with admin duties as well as an AARP colleague, Jen. So between us and the 21,000 family caregivers you get lots of quick responses - it's a nice complement to this online community! Hope to see you there 🙂

Take care,
Amy Goyer, AARP Family & Caregiving Expert
Author, "Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving"

USE LINK BELOW:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/aarpfamilycaregivers

[KathleenK755349]

Hi Amy,

Thanks for sharing this information. I will check out your group!

Kathy

[Winter2025VA]

[Friday 3/7/25] Hi Kathleen @KathleenK755349 , I had shared Amy's @agoyer from another post she had responded to.

I hope you enjoy her group.

She is one of AARP Experts along with Jane @JaneCares . TWO very caring ladies.

Take care,

Nicole  👵