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Additionally, we have observed that social computing increases social contexts through the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Smartphone and tablet proliferation also empower people to interact and create and share contents, strengthening new forms of communication independent of time and space. Therefore, the senior population would have a lot to gain by using social networks to overcome their solitude. Nevertheless, the elderly are still digitally excluded due to their lack of technological skills, as well as age-related impairments. This work presents a social network tailored for the senior population where the feelings of belonging, companionship and connectivity, well-being and interaction, meaningfulness, and emotional comfort are empowered. Our contribution aims to digitally include all seniors\u2014independent of their educational level, literacy, or technological skills\u2014by promoting a social network that allows them to share their life experiences, strengthen communication, improve their awareness of still playing an active and useful role in society, encourage emotional comfort, improve their health condition, and provide new forms of joyful entertainment in their lives. 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