The purpose of this paper is to introduce a novel framework in relation to how older adults can achieve informal
knowledge management through the use of social media technologies. The framework will draw upon previous
findings of online knowledge management as well as incorporate the identified characteristics of social media
technologies and older adult user requirements as mentioned. In addition, we will identify and analyze the
perceptions and preferences of a trial of 150 older adult participants using social media technologies, and describe
the match of these results to the suggested framework.