Comments on: Six Million More Seniors Using the Web than Five Years Ago

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:44:59 +0000

I encourage all seniors to learn how and use the internet. Using the internet keeps their minds active and gives them free access to unlimited news and information. Seniors who keep themselves up to date have more topics to talk about with friends and family.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:46:39 +0000

That's great! Once they've got the basic knowledge of how-to's they're good to go!

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:56:52 +0000

I have been encourageing all my friends to get to know their computers better because it can be your friend.

By: Burt Widener

Burt Widener — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:25:58 +0000

Thanks for the update. I have been tracking web usage by seniors for about a year. It is definitely been growing.

By: Clauia

Clauia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:01:54 +0000

I think this info is great! for I have raised my family now my children married andhave kids of their own. I am glad that there are other older persons besides myself that use the web. It is one way to keep in touch with the ties

By: Angela Schapiro

Angela Schapiro — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Not a day goes by without my using the Internet for one thing or another. Especially for e-mail and research.

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