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Millennials are known for their technology use, but older generation also embrace digital life!!!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Millennials often lead older Americans in their adoption and use of technology, and this largely holds true today. But there has been significant growth in tech adoption since 2012 among older generations \u2013 particularly Gen Xers and Baby Boomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In my research I learned that more than nine-in-ten Millennials (93% of those who turn ages 23 to 38 this year<\/a>) own smartphones, compared with 90% of Gen Xers (those ages 39 to 54 this year), 68% of Baby Boomers (ages 55 to 73) and 40% of the Silent Generation (74 to 91), according to a new analysis of a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted in early 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bridging the Gap<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The gap between millennial and baby boomers<\/a> is probably one of the most noticeable. For younger workers, tech-enabled mobile work and digital collaboration might be contributing to valuing qualities like flexibility and innovation. In contrast, older workers might prescribe to a more traditional work model like logging a full day at work before going home. For older workers, it could be a good idea to make the training process as straightforward as possible. Older workers can be as enthusiastic about gaining new skills as any other employee, and accessibility \u2013 such as through web-based, self-paced training \u2013 could make it easier for older employees. (DeakinCo., 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myths vs. Realities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth #1: Computers are only for younger<\/strong> people <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reality<\/span> <\/strong>Computer use is growing fastest in the over-65 population. And as the baby boomers age, the digital divide between younger and older Americans will continue to close. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Myth #2: Computers are too complicated<\/strong> for seniors <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reality<\/span> <\/strong>Seniors are adapting to computers. In April 2012 the Pew Research Center found for the first time that more than half of older adults<\/a> (defined as those ages 65 or older) were internet users. Today, 59% of seniors report they go online\u2014a six-percentage point increase in the course of a year\u2014and 47% say they have a high-speed broadband connection at home. In addition, 77% of older adults have a cell phone, up from 69% in April 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth #3: Computer use doesn\u2019t have much impact on healthy aging<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reality<\/span> <\/strong>Phoenix Center study demonstrated that internet use by the elderly reduced depression by 20%! Computer use also promotes brain health, combining reading and interactivity in a powerful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Myth #4: Online social networking is only<\/strong> for young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reality<\/span> <\/strong>Social networking is bringing seniors closer to friends and loved ones, and helping them make contact with new friends around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n DeakinCo. 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fairfieldfamilycare.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Forbes.com\/sites\/robinseatonjefferson\/2019\/06\/28<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/287420<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Millennials](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pewresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FT_19.09.03_DigitalDivideGenerations_1.png?resize=541%2C347&ssl=1\")
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