answer:I use FB, mostly to stay connected to friends, many who are scattered all over the country. I had a high school friend who went to school at an institute near where I did my undergrad, so he knew a lot of my Fraternity brothers. He was always in poor health but very much an engaged person,a successful photographer and director. When his liver began to fail in his 50s, Facebook became a way for his hundreds of friends and family to stay connected to him and to each other. FB became a wonderful tool. I have a friend who has been battling breast cancer since last Labor day. Again, FB has become a way to offer support, keep in touch, and stay informed on her progress.