Internet Users Beware - Senior Silver Surfers & Baby Boomers Are Coming

By: Robert Funge
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:08:22
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Did you know that the quickest growing users of the Internet are the over 65’s, with almost 7 million seniors going online in the US alone. Initially however its thought that most seniors are hesitant, even worried about keeping up with new technologies and the latest crazes. When however they realise the Internet is here to stay and the new possibilities it brings to their lives most forward thinking pensioners are eager to embrace the Web like an old friend.

Perhaps more surprisingly is that seniors are using the Internet more eagerly than younger generations. This stands to reason when you consider how much spare time pensioners have, and what they actually use the Internet for. It is thought that seniors use email just as much as any other age group to keep in touch with family and friends. The possibility to communicate and send pictures all over the world within seconds is simply mind blowing. Especially when you consider not so long ago the only form of communication apart from the telephone was to write a letter. Chat rooms, news, weather, finance, recipe and hobby sites are also extremely popular with seniors.

It’s believed that younger generations play a huge hand in convincing seniors to go online in the first place. Grandchildren, sons and daughters are thought to introduce seniors to the Internet, and once shown the basics are fast becoming self sufficient and experienced silver surfers in there own right.

This can only be a good thing as greater numbers of seniors become computer and Internet savvy. With software becoming ever easier to install, and computers more intuitive than ever, it’s only a matter of time before more and more pensioners become wired. With this in mind there has been an increase in specifically designed Websites dedicated to the over 50’s and senior communities. These Websites have been silently creeping up over the Internet for some time, and offer seniors a place to chat, make new friends, and discuss anything relating to senior living.

If you are over 50 or classed as a senior why not visit www.life-over-50.com There you'll be able to meet other seniors, share your interests, thoughts and concerns, read articles and so much more. By prospecting seniors online you'll also be able to make new senior pen pals too.

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