And notably, the assumption that older individuals rely less on technology than others may be increasingly inaccurate.
Grandparents are also spending a considerable amount on gifts many likely tech-focused for their grandkids.
One area in which that kind of interest surfaced in the survey is in driving and cars.
Nearly 1 in 4 view advanced driver assistance technology as important, according to the survey.
The popularity of home assistants, such as Google Home or Amazon Alexa, is growing.
The survey finds nearly 1 in 7 Americans over 50 own such a equipment.
The 15-minute survey was conducted online in late November 2018.
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Technology Helps Older Adults Age in Place
Age tech is defined as technology to help people age in place.
Despite its usefulness, however, older adults have been slow to adopt it.
