Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, December 23, 2023

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, December 23, 


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HOW TO CLOSE SOCIAL MEDIA 
ACCOUNTS OF A DECEASED 


Dear Savvy Senior:

How do I go about canceling a person’s social media 
accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few 
months ago and her social media accounts are still 
active. Sad Spouse

 

Dear Sad:

I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move 
on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked. 
Social media is part of many people’s daily lives, but 
when a person passes away their dormant accounts 
can become vulnerable to scammers who can hack 
into them and even steal your deceased loved one’s 
identity.

 

Here’s a run-down of how you can cancel or change 
many different social media accounts after a loved 
one dies.

 

Facebook: If your wife used Facebook, you can either 
“memorialize” or “delete” her account.

 

A memorialized account serves as a place where 
family and friends can share memories to 
celebrate the deceased person’s life, with the word 
“Remembering” shown next to the deceased person’s 
name. Once an account is memorialized, content 
the person shared is still visible on Facebook to the 
audience it was originally shared with, however, the 
user’s profile will not show up in public spaces such 
as people you may know, ads or birthday reminders.

 

To memorialize your wife’s profile simply go to 
Facebook.com/help/contact/234739086860192. Or, 
if you’d rather have her account removed, go to 
Facebook.com/help/contact/228813257197480.

 

To memorialize her account requires proof of death 
(via death certificate, obituary or memorial card), 
but if you wish to delete the account, you’ll also need 
to verify that you’re an immediate family member, 
legal representative or executor, unless you’re the 
legacy contact on her account.

 

Instagram: The policy on a deceased users’ Instagram 
account is the similar to Facebook’s, which owns 
Instagram. You can either memorialize or remove the 
account at Help.Instagram.com/264154560391256. 
But just like with Facebook, you’ll need to provide 
proof of death and relationship to the deceased.

 

X (formally Twitter): To deactivate an X account, go 
to Help.Twitter.com and type in “How to contact X 
about a deceased family member’s account” in the 
search bar and follow the prompts. After you submit 
your request, X will email you with instructions for 
providing more details, including information about 
the deceased, a copy of your ID, and a copy of the 
deceased’s death certificate.

 

YouTube and/or Google: To close these accounts, 
simply go to Support.Google.com/accounts/
troubleshooter/6357590 and fill out their form and 
upload scans of the death certificate and your ID.

 

Pinterest: To remove a Pinterest account, email 
Care@pinterest.com with the deceased user’s account 
username, proof of death and proof of relationship to 
the deceased.

 

LinkedIn: To remove a deceased person’s LinkedIn 
profile, submit a request at LinkedIn.com/help/
linkedin/ask/ts-rdmlp. You’ll need to provide the 
name and URL to the profile; the relationship you 
have to the deceased; the email address; date of 
passing; and link to an obituary.

 

Snapchat: To delete this account, simply login to the 
account and click “Delete My Account” and follow 
the prompts.

 

Tumblr: Send an email to Support@tumblr.com 
requesting to remove the account of the

deceased person with their Tumblr username, proof 
of their death, and proof of your relationship to the 
deceased.

 

If your wife had social media through a company 
not listed here, go to that company’s website for 
information on how to delete the account.

 

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, 
Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is 
a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The 
Savvy Senior” book.


THE POWER OF STRENGTH 
TRAINING


Michele Silence, M.A. is a 37-year certified fitness professional 
who offers semi-private/virtual fitness classes 
and a weight management support group. If you have 
questions or ideas for this column 

Contact Michele at michele@kid-fit.com. 

Visit her Facebook page at: michelesfitness.

We’re not talking about bulking up. Strength 
training is the key to building a strong and 
functional body. The goal isn’t necessarily about 
getting bigger muscles but instead about having a 
body that supports you in all the activities that you 
do.

Consider strength training as tuning and 
maintaining a car. You're not trying to turn it into 
a massive, flashy vehicle; you're ensuring it runs 
smoothly, efficiently, and reliably. Strengthening 
exercises act like regular maintenance, keeping 
your body's 'engine' in top shape. Just like a well-
tuned car performs better and handles daily drives 
effortlessly, strengthening exercises help your body 
function optimally, making everyday movements 
easier and reducing the chances of 'breakdowns' or 
injuries. It's about keeping your body finely tuned, 
running smoothly, and ready for any road ahead.

There’s a vast number of ways that strength training 
benefits your body especially as we age. It can 
improve bone density through a process called bone 
remodeling. When muscles pull on bones during 
resistance exercises, it creates a stress signal to the 
bone. In response, the body activates osteoblasts, 
cells responsible for bone formation, to strengthen 
the bone in the areas experiencing stress. This 
process increases bone density and makes bones 
stronger and more resistant to fractures.

The repetitive stress placed on bones during weight-
bearing exercises like strength training prompts the 
body to adapt by increasing bone mineral density, 
especially in the areas that are stressed the most. 
Over time, this adaptation leads to improved bone 
density, which is particularly crucial in preventing 
conditions like osteoporosis, where bones become 
weak and brittle.

It's important to note that the benefits of strength 
training on bone density are most effective when 
exercises involve a variety of movements and use 
resistance that challenges the bones. This could 
include exercises like weightlifting, bodyweight 
exercises, or resistance band workouts targeting 
different muscle groups and bones throughout the 
body.

Strength training also offers valuable contributions 
to managing and preventing various chronic 
conditions. For individuals with diabetes, it aids 
in improving insulin sensitivity and glucose 
metabolism, effectively helping to regulate blood 
sugar levels. When it comes to heart health, 
engaging in strength training not only reduces blood 
pressure but also positively impacts cholesterol 
levels and diminishes visceral fat, reducing the risk 
of heart disease. For those grappling with arthritis, 
strengthening exercises provide support to the 
joints, relieving stress and enhancing mobility 
while preserving joint flexibility. Additionally, for 
managing chronic pain, targeted strengthening 
routines can alleviate discomfort by reinforcing 
muscles surrounding affected areas, aiding in better 
posture and spinal support. Integrating regular 
strength training into a holistic health plan, under 
proper medical guidance, significantly contributes 
to managing and preventing these chronic 
conditions, thereby improving overall health and 
well-being.

Just like other forms of exercise, strength training 
releases endorphins thereby reducing stress, anxiety 
and symptoms of depression. Find relief the natural 
way, without relying on expensive, habit-forming 
medications.

One of the best ways to maintain independence 
throughout life is to be able to perform daily 
tasks easily. For example, can you bend down to 
pick up items from the floor without discomfort 
or difficulty? Can you reach high shelves when 
needed? What about being able to get up from the 
couch and sit back down – do you need to rock back 
and forth to get up and then plop back down when 
you want to sit again? Is it not so easy to get into and 
out of the car? These are all indicators that you not 
only need but would value from regular strength 
training.

Other benefits include improved sleep quality, 
reduced body fat by replacing it with muscle, 
and a higher metabolism. Muscle burns more 
calories, even at rest, that fat does so that helps your 
body become a better calorie burning machine. 
Improvements in physical strength often translate 
into increased confidence and mental resilience, 
contributing positively to overall well-being and 
self-esteem. There are even studies that suggest 
that maintaining muscle mass as we age through 
strength training may contribute to a longer, 
healthier life.

Getting started is as simple as some wall push-
ups, squats and crunches. Start with that and work 
your way into more strenuous and varied exercise 
selections. You’ll know your efforts are working 
when you notice yourself becoming stronger in 
small ways. Like being able to walk up and down 
stairs easier, stand up and sit down with less effort, 
able to carry groceries without getting as tired and 
walking around on excursions with family without 
having to sit down.

So, what are you waiting for? If you still feel like you 
need help getting started contact me via my email or 
facebook page.


OUT TO PASTOR 

A Weekly Religion Column by Rev. James Snyder

ANOTHER JINGLE BELL CHRISTMAS IN THE TREE

It doesn't seem possible another 
Christmas has come and gone. 
They come and go so fast that 
I'm not sure I can keep up with 
all of this. Every year, our family has more 
people, which is never bad.

 One thing we do is gather as a family 
around the Christmas tree and enjoy a 
wonderful time of fellowship. We will open 
our Christmas gifts together and just laugh at 
all of those gifts.

 After the gifts are opened, we play a 
game called "Jingle Bells on the Tree."

What it is, The Gracious Mistress of the 
Parsonage will get together a bunch of Jingle 
Bells. They will be different colors: blue, 
yellow, red and green.

 This game is new to me, but with The 
Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, nothing 
seems to be new. Along with the colored Jingle 
Bells, there is a little box filled with tickets: 
each ticket has one of the four colors associated 
with the Jingle Bells.

 The idea of the game is that the box 
with the little tickets is passed around, and 
everyone would have to pick a ticket. Now, the 
color of that ticket matches the color of one of 
the Jingle Bells.

 If, for example, you pick a blue ticket, 
you would have to get up and go to the blue 
Jingle Bell and jingle it for at least one minute. 
While that was happening, everybody was 
clapping and singing, "Jingle Bells."

I'm not sure where she came up with that idea, 
but I never know where she comes up with any 
of her ideas. But everybody enjoys the little 
game.

 As I was sitting there participating 
in the game, the kitchen table was behind 
me. On the kitchen table, I had my coffee. I 
occasionally took a sip and then put it back on 
the table. But, also on that table were several 
plates of Christmas cookies. These were the 
cookies that The Gracious Mistress of the 
Parsonage had baked in anticipation of our 
Christmas gathering.

 I never thought too much about it, 
but this year, just before everybody came for 
the Christmas dinner and celebration, The 
Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage told me I 
could only have one cookie. As she said that, 
she handed me one cookie and then said, "This 
is your one cookie. Do you understand?"

 Of course, I understood. I smiled and 
shook my head as I munched that delicious 
little cookie.

 A thought began dancing in my head 
as we played the game. I love it when I have a 
thought, which, by the way, is very rare.

That thought had to do with the cookies on 
the table behind me. All the cookie plates were 
within reach because God gave me long arms. 
Now I know why I have such long arms.

How am I going to take advantage of this family 
game time? Nobody was paying attention to 
me; everybody was watching the person going 
up to ring the Jingle Bell on the tree.

 I casually reached back, got my coffee, 
took a sip and returned the cup. When I did 
that, my thoughts began to crystallize.

 It boils down to this: whenever 
someone picked a ticket and went up to the tree 
to ring the appropriate Jingle Bell, I could reach 
behind me and pick a cookie. Everybody was 
so focused on the game that nobody realized 
what I was doing.

 I must confess I was smiling quite a bit 
because I was getting away with something, 
and I did not believe I would get caught.

I cheered the next person going up to ring the 
Jingle Bell as loud as I could get away with. 
Everybody was focused on that. While that 
was happening, my right arm reached behind 
me to collect the next cookie. I munched on 
that cookie while everybody laughed, clapped 
and sang Jingle Bells.

 I have never enjoyed a family game as 
much as this one. I don't remember how many 
cookies I ate then, but I enjoyed every one.

Of course, there was that time when I had to 
pull my ticket, then go up, and ring the Jingle 
Bell, which cost me my next cookie. But I 
needed to keep the ruse moving to collect some 
more cookies.

 Nobody makes better cookies than 
The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I tell 
her that all the time, and once in a while, she 
will give me a cookie when I say it. But only 
one.

 Finally, the family time was over, 
and everybody had gone home. The Gracious 
Mistress of the Parsonage and I sat in the living 
room smiling about our wonderful time. I 
looked at her and said, "We have a wonderful 
family and it was a great time tonight."

 Looking at me, The Gracious Mistress 
of the Parsonage said, "You did not eat any of 
the Christmas cookies tonight, did you?"

I was unsure what she knew, so I said, "I don't 
think I did."

 Still looking at me, she said, "Then why 
do you have cookie crumbs in your mustache?"

When you're caught, you're caught.

 Later, I thought of a Bible verse in 
Numbers 32:23, "…be sure your sin will find 
you out."

You will eventually be found out, no matter 
how careful you think you are. God knows 
everything, and we will be held accountable. 
The best advice is to be honest.

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