More than half of U.S. adults 65 and older are now online.
This surprising outtake ( “we knew it was going to happen, but now it’s here”) is one of the most crucial findings in the Older Adults and Internet Use report recently released by Pew Internet. The trend centers on younger seniors 65 to 75, with Internet use dropping off significantly after age 75.
Here’s the key finding: Once they’re online, seniors return frequently with 70% using the internet on a daily basis.