Helping Grandpa Get His Tech On
From: New York Times - 10/28/2009
By: Eric A. Taub

Contrary to stereotypes, computers, social networks, e-mail, and even video
games are becoming essential parts of older peoples’ lives. Some of the
highest growth rates in broadband use are happening among the elderly. The
Pew Research Center found that broadband use for those 65 and older increased
from 19 percent in May 2008 to 30 percent in April 2009. Since 2005,
broadband use has tripled in that group. 

Although challenges remain for many older people, any number of products can
help them become more involved in the digital age.  

Read the entire article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/technology/personaltech/29basics.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

Submitted by Jane Berliss-Vincent