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Seniors heavy users of traditional TV, radio, warming up to new tech: MTM

OTTAWA – While seniors have typically been slow to adopt new technology in this Internet connected world, that trend may be changing, according to a new report from Media Technology Monitor (MTM).For the purposes of this report, the Senior Generation is defined as those aged 68 years and older. While they’ve seen the introduction and advancements of traditional television and radio, they’ve not grown up with publicly available Internet and wireless technologies. Seniors have been slow to adopt and find a place for these advancements in their daily lives.Highlights from Seniors’ MediaTechnology Adoption and Use include:- Seniors are heavy users of...