Care Connect’s Connectivity Report – older Australians are more tech savvy than we think.
Did you know older Australians (aged 70+) often have close family living interstate or overseas?
In particular:
- 52% are concerned about staying connected with close family.
- 24% have close family that live interstate or overseas:
- 16% live interstate
- 11% live overseas.
Care Connect’s ‘Connectivity Report’ explores the attitudes and behaviours of older Australians towards technology and their use of it to stay connected with family, friends and community. Findings from the report highlight how a large proportion of older Australians are using technology to maintain their independence and remain at home.
To read the full Connectivity Report click here.
To find out how Care Connect can help you stay living at home longer call us on 1800 MYCHOICE (Free call 1800 692 464).
