The same number also said tech can help older adults reduce social isolation and better manage their health. The results are from a study commissioned by AGE-WELL, a government-funded network that researches issues in aging and technology; it surveyed adults aged 50–64 and over 65. (The Logic)

Talking point: Older adults tend to feel positive about technology’s ability to help with their personal health, according to the study, with broad enthusiasm for technology that would keep them mentally healthy at home or help connect them with health-care providers. But less than 10 per cent had ever had an online medical appointment, and just 42 per cent of those over 65 owned a smartphone. One area that had a high rate of adoption was social media, which a 2018 study found offers older adults social interaction and gratification. Over 60 per cent of Canadians over 65 had a Facebook account, while 88 per cent of those aged 50 to 64 had at least one social media account.