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Texting boosts communication, independence, and cognitive skills. A Guide to Texting for Seniors. Learn the benefits of texting, interesting statistics, tips for seniors who are novices about texting and more.
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Senior Writer and Contributor. Senior Tech Expert & Editor. Expert Verified. Expert Verified. This content has been reviewed and verified by relevant subject matter experts. Learn More. SeniorLiving.org is supported by commissions from providers listed on our site. Read our Editorial Guidelines. Contrary to ageist stereotypes, older adults are comfortable with technology and eager to learn how to text if they don’t already do so on a daily basis. During Covid, older adults started using technology more and more to communicate with their kids and grandkids — and they haven’t stopped. Since then, they’ve embraced technology, leveraging it for telehealth appointments, medical alert systems, mobility devices, tech devices and digital streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. They’ve gravitated to the internet and never left. According to the Pew Research Center, about 96 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 use the internet and 75 percent of those 65 or older report being internet users. 1 Texting is now part of many seniors’ daily lives. In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of texting, tips for texting newbies, interesting statistics and more. Expert Insights. From Taylor Shuman, Senior Tech Expert. Texting offers a quick and easy way for seniors to stay connected. I’ve taught many older adults about technology over the years, and I’ve found that with a little encouragement and assistance, they’ll be texting in no time. One of our senior testers texting on a smartphone from Consumer Cellular.
Article about older men and texting:
Texting boosts communication, independence, and cognitive skills. A Guide to Texting for Seniors. Learn the benefits of texting, interesting statistics, tips for seniors who are novices about texting and more.
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Senior Writer and Contributor. Senior Tech Expert & Editor. Expert Verified. Expert Verified. This content has been reviewed and verified by relevant subject matter experts. Learn More. SeniorLiving.org is supported by commissions from providers listed on our site. Read our Editorial Guidelines. Contrary to ageist stereotypes, older adults are comfortable with technology and eager to learn how to text if they don’t already do so on a daily basis. During Covid, older adults started using technology more and more to communicate with their kids and grandkids — and they haven’t stopped. Since then, they’ve embraced technology, leveraging it for telehealth appointments, medical alert systems, mobility devices, tech devices and digital streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. They’ve gravitated to the internet and never left. According to the Pew Research Center, about 96 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 use the internet and 75 percent of those 65 or older report being internet users. 1 Texting is now part of many seniors’ daily lives. In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of texting, tips for texting newbies, interesting statistics and more. Expert Insights. From Taylor Shuman, Senior Tech Expert. Texting offers a quick and easy way for seniors to stay connected. I’ve taught many older adults about technology over the years, and I’ve found that with a little encouragement and assistance, they’ll be texting in no time. One of our senior testers texting on a smartphone from Consumer Cellular.