Acceptance of new health and communication technology by older adults

The study focuses on the health information behaviour of people at age 60 years and older, with an emphasis adoption communication technology, differences by their socio-demographic background. A survey was used to collect data from a random sample 300 aged older. response rate 42%. Participants were divided up in two groups, 67 old, 68 or Differences across sex education examined for each group Tuckey test examine if significant. Although majority both groups interested information, including digital form, they had not yet adopted new technology. People younger considered it difficult take technology use found get help using It is sufficient make available. For older adults be ready accept into use, must offered training technical support as needed.