Older adults often struggle with loneliness due to multiple factors: life transitions, re-locations among themselves or peers, or a shrinking social circle. A new app, Wyzr (pronounced "wiser"), is looking to change how friendship connections are made in the digital age.
Founded by two women over 40, Wyzr is an activity-based friendship app designed with adults over 40 in mind. It is intentional on building friendships - not dates - and looks to create meaningful connections through shared interests, health & wellness goals, and community activities. Wyzr also offers ID verification and is working with Amazon and Snap Soft to integrade AI fraud detection technology, ensuring that users have a safe experience.
Wyzr has already facilitated over 300,000 connections in the midwest and continues to grow, with a Michigan launch happening this month.
Michelle spoke with creators Joy Taylor & Carolyn Kelly over Zoom to talk about the app.
For more information, visit wyzrfriends.com.
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