Smart phones, smart TVs, tablets you name it: Americans age 50-plus are embracing technology.
Older adults have an appetite for more tech, but many find it difficult to learn and navigate.
Indeed, 68% of those 50-plus do not believe todays technology is designed with them in mind.
Still, tech ownership and use are high among older Americans.
The most popular social media platforms among adults 50 and over are Facebook and YouTube.
Caregivers also see promise in the benefits of tech, according to the survey.
The most popular home-tech safety devices encourage independence and safety, such as doorbell cameras.
Other items that garner interest include home alarms and small electronic devices to turn off items.
The AARP tech survey was conducted online between September 23 and October 6, 2022 in English and Spanish.
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Despite its usefulness, however, older adults have been slow to adopt it.
