Oldest adults may have much to gain from social technology, according to
  Stanford research
From: Stanford News - 11/28/2016
By: Alex Shashkevich

The oldest of the adults in the U.S. who use the internet, cellphones and
other communication technology report feeling less lonely, more satisfied,
and more physically fit.

Adults over 80 who use information and communication technology are more
likely to report mental and physical well-being, according to Stanford
research.

The study specifically found that adults over the age of 80 were likely to
report using technology because it helps them connect with friends and
family. They also found that those who reported using technology to primarily
connect with loved ones reported higher mental well-being. Those who said
they used technology mostly to learn new information reported being more
physically fit.

Read the entire article at:
http://news.stanford.edu/2016/11/28/oldest-adults-may-much-gain-social-technology

Link:
Information and Communication Technology Use Is Related to Higher Well-Being
  among the Oldest-Old
http://psychsocgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2016/10/03/geronb.gbw130.full