67% of elderly respondents said they wanted access to health services in their homes, 66% of respondents are concerned that today's technology is insufficient to do so.
Meanwhile, 62% of elderly respondents said researching health information was their top reason for going online.
Respondents who said they value technology were more
likely to be proactive in their health care. Specifically, the survey
found that:
- 75% of elderly respondents who value technology said they track their weight digitally, compared with 43% who said they do not value technology; and
- 50% of elderly respondents who value technology said they actively monitor their cholesterol, compared with 31% who do not value technology (Goth, Health Data Management, 3/3/15).
