YouTube has enabled senior citizens like Clara Cannucciari of ‘Depression Cooking With Clara’ to share their incredible personal histories in a way that’s far more permanent than any tale told around the dinner table. These YouTube seniors have managed to bridge generations by learning how to use the Internet to tell their stories.
On ‘Depression Cooking With Clara,’ 93-year-old Clara Cannucciari shares not only her Depression-era recipes, but also her memories of a far more frugal time. While not all of the senior citizens below have achieved their Internet fame via YouTube, all of them have received viral attention for their unusual endeavors.
20 Senior Internet Celebrities
‘Depression Cooking With Clara' Channels Power of Web:
Marissa Brassfield — Feb 28, 2009 — Life-Stages
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Fitness Competitions for Seniors
79 Year-Old Bodybuilder Ray Moon
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Targeting "Stylish Elderly"
Trendy Tokyo's Senior Fashions
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YouTube Cooking Shows
93-Year-Old Chef Strikes Gold With 'Depression Cooking With Clara'
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Geriatric Girl Power
91-Year-Old Rocker Leads Band of Swingin' Seniors
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Targeting Tech-Savvy Seniors
Silvers Summit Zeroes in On Boomers and Their Parents (CES 2009)
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Geriatric News Teams
'Old People News' Brings You FWD: Important
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Sparring Senior Citizens
At 70+ Years Old, The Dutch Windmills Can Still Kick Your Ass
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Kick-Ass Elders
Seniors Stepping Up Their Self-Defense Game
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Seniors On YouTube
Jewish Grandma's "Feed Me Bubbe" Podcast
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Seniors Spoofing Celebrity Chefs
Geriatric Gordon Ramsay
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Queen Elizabeth II on YouTube
Christmas Message on the Royal Channel
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Senior Cyber Celeb
95 Year Old Blogger Has 60,000+ Readers
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Hip Hop Grannies
Dance Teams for Seniors
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Superfit Seniors
Inspirational Fitness Stories Go Beyond Age
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Active Aging
Fencing and Sword Fighting Seniors in Australia
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Seniors on Facebook
Comedy Sketch On Granny Poking
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Movie Reviews By Seniors on YouTube
Reel Geezers
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Boosting Seniors' Brainpower
Internet Use Improves Mental Function in Silver Surfers
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Geriatric YouTube Stars
OAP Internet Stars
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Web-Enabled Catholicism
Pope Benedict Launches YouTube Channel
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AI-Powered News Networks
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Nostalgic Television Channels
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Content-Based Shopping Experiences
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Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
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Shoppable CPG Ads
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Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
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AI-Powered Family Story Books
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Senior-Focused Live Programming
ONSCREEN Introduces a New Pioneering Initiative — ONSCREEN Live
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
AI-Powered Content Features
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Viral Video Databases
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Senior Noodle-Gifting Campaigns
A Shanghai Temple is Giving Free 'Longevity Noodles' to Residents
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
EVOO-Infused Kids Meals
Little Spoon x Graza Launched Limited-Edition Meals for Gen Alpha
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Nonprofit-Backed Senior Social Apps
'Senior Planet Community' is Supported by the AARP for Seniors
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
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Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
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AI-Powered Recipe Platforms
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Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
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Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
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Tech-Based Senior Programs
The National Council on Aging Taps AT&T to Help Seniors with Tech
AI-Powered Learning Platforms
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Modern Aging Fitness Programs
BOOST Camp Helps Adults Embrace Quality Protein & Strength Training
Early Retirement Communities
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Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Motivational Breakfast Ccampaigns
Quaker Canada Introduces '100 Reasons to Rise'
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
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Time-Traveling Internet Searches
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Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
AI-Remastered Olympic Documentaries
Alibaba Cloud Released 'To the Greatness of HER' film
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
Accessible Ready Meal Boxes
Parsley Box Specializes in Delivering Ready Meal Boxes to the Elderly
Life Lesson Animated Cartoons
Gary Vaynerchuk Launches the VeeFriends Cartoon Series
Neuroscientist-Backed Brain Health Series
Masterclass Launched a New Series Titled Brain Health
Hip-Hop Group-Approved Cookies
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Adaptive Senior Fashion
Joe & Bella Specializes in Modern, Adaptive Fashion for Seniors
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Quickly Accessible Health Information
YouTube's Announced First Aid Information Shelves
Age-Specific Life Advice
AgeEase is a Platform to Answer Questions About Health and Wellness
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Social Shopping Features
YouTube Introduces a New 'Shopping Collections' Feature for Creators
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Heat-and-Eat Canned Omelettes
La Cocina de Senén's Spanish Omelette Revolutionizes Breakfast
Franchise-Inspired Witchy ASMR Videos
Marvel Presents an ASMR Video from Agatha All Along Witches
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Mini Olive Oil Cookbooks
Graza's Mini Cookbook Showcases the True Versatility of Olive Oil
Senior Technology Tutors
Kamloops Partner Assisted Learning Helps Seniors Improve Digital Literacy
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Senior-Focused Wellness Platforms
Mirabelle Launches a New AI-Powered Fitness Hub for Seniors
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
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YouTube Debuts a Communities Tab for Discord-Style Interactions
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Interactive AR Galleries
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Online Mental Health Resources
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Senior-Oriented Fitness Classes
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Personalized Comic Book Creation
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Gourmet Cake Mixes
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Curated Meal-Time Videos
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Senior Care Robots
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Financial Literacy Platforms
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Senior Cabaret Shows
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Big-Screen Cat Ads
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Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
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AI-Powered Video Advertisements
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Celebrity-Endorsed Ice Cream
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AI Boomer Mentor Programs
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Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Video Summarization Tools
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Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Chef-Inspired Kitchen Lines
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Video Call Shopping Services
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Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
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Video-to-Text Content Tools
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Private Influencer Social Groups
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Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
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Digital Time Capsules
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Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Pre-Loved Ancestral Apparel
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Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
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Can Food Community Platforms
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Intentional Online Experiences
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Destigmatizing Perimenopause Series
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Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
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Tween-Oriented Content Series
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Enhanced Video Streaming Features
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Anonymous Venting Platforms
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Creator-Inspired Caption Generators
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Thought Leadership Assistants
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Sibling Caregiver Campagins
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Food-Based Video Platforms
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Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
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Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
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Senior-Targeted Website Builders
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Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
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Joyfully Curated Homepages
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