e-Health and the Elderly: How Seniors Use the Internet for Health Information 1/12/2005
Kaiser Family Foundation, Washington, D.C.
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In this briefing, the Kaiser Family Foundation announces results of a new U.S. survey on seniors and the Internet, e-Health and the Elderly: How Seniors Use the Internet for Health Information. The survey found less than one-third (31%) of seniors age 65 and older, have ever gone online, while more than two-thirds (70%) of next-generation seniors, age 50-64 years old, have used the Internet. There was also a significant difference when it came to researching health topics. Fifty-three percent of 50-64 year olds have used the Internet for research on health, versus only 21% of seniors over age 65.
View related briefing and survey materials on the Kaiser Family Foundation Web site.
Discussion of findings:
- Drew Altman, Ph.D., president and CEO, Kaiser Family Foundation
- Vicky Rideout, lead researcher and vice president, Kaiser Family Foundation
Panelists:
- Carla Wojnaroski, vice president and general manager, AOL Life Management Programming, Health and Living Channels
- Lois Granick, computer instructor, SeniorNet
- Stephanie Dailey, educational research specialist, National Institute on Aging
- Grayce Warren-Boulton, consumer information and advocacy coordinator, AARP
- Tricia Neuman, Sc.D., vice president and director, Medicare Policy Project, Kaiser Family Foundation
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