My iPad, 1st generation shuts down to home screen when viewing anything on it.  What?

I have the first iPad.  It keeps going back to home screen when I am in Facebook, aol, reading a article, no specific app.  I have turned it off to reset, hit both home and power button and nothing seems to work.  I have read this similar problem from others.  Any more suggestions?
Thanks.

Close inactive apps
1. Double click the Home button to show Task Bar
2. Hold the apps down for a second or two until they start to wiggle.
3. Tap the minus to close apps

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