Older people are biggest tablet fans
The screen is sharper than iPad’s for reading
“The fastest growing group of tablet users are over-60s,â€
Clare Newsome says. “Skype lets them stay in touch with loved ones – and learning new things helps keep brains activeâ€.
New machines such as Samsung’s Tab S (pictured) are great for older users as the screen is sharper than the iPad’s, and great for reading too.
Ali Crossley, Executive Director of retirement home chain McCarthy & Stone said: There is a perception that retirees are less in touch with technology, but that isnt the case anymore.â€
Half of pensioners used Facebook and two-thirds said their children had helped them choose a tablet for staying in touch.
Up to 80% of older people say they want a smartphone
Older users even have their own smartphones.
The Doro 740 has large keys and a remote-access function so children can help if it goes wrong. Its makers described it as a “phenomenal” hit when it launched.
Maker Doro said demand for the product was high because 80% of older people said they wanted a smartphone to stay in touch with family.