Seniors are Using the Internet More

With the way computers have evolved and the internet has changed, many seniors are now online, enjoying the powers of the internet. This is a great way for seniors to get news, medical information and keep in touch with loved ones.

Seniors are usually known to be inept when it comes to technology, but this is quickly changing as more seniors become involved in online activities.

1.    Most seniors will use the internet for email to contact family and friends, but many are now using it for social networking. Seniors are using Facebook and Twitter.

2.    There has been a 225% increase in the number of seniors over the age of 65 using the internet for social networking and a 100% increase in those between the ages of 50-54.

3.    Some seniors are using the internet for banking purposes and to stay up to date on news and current events.

4.    More than half of the seniors who are using the internet report feeling comfortable doing so. Some seniors are still reluctant to use the internet and prefer to get the news from print sources.

5.    57% of seniors who are using the internet are doing so through a desktop computer. 26% are using a laptop and only 9% are using mobile devices.

6.    Since the introduction of high speed internet service, the number of seniors who are using the internet have increased drastically.

Source: http://www.updatefrom.com/scsa/1009/social_connections.asp

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