Social networking sites have become a prominent feature in contemporary society with Facebook emerging in the forefront since its inception in 2004. It has grown from simply a way for Harvard University students to interact online to 850 million users worldwide with half of its users signing in every day. It is used not only as a source of identity, but a way for advertisers to reach consumers and employers to assess prospective employees. Current research has focused primarily on teens and college students. This study focused on adults 35 and over addressing their decisions to use Facebook, as well as exploring the integration of Facebook into lives offline. Participants recruited through Facebook and personal contact answered survey questions regarding internet and Facebook usage, social activity, interpersonal interaction, and life satisfaction. Results suggest a greater sense of connection and social capital among Facebook users than nonFacebooker users. If older adults are benefiting from the connections made through social networking, by revealing the obstacles they encounter to internet and social networking sites, programs and interventions can be implemented to lower those barriers, which could lead to increased life satisfaction and access to services.