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Monday, August 11, 2008
The Internet: Online Learning A Useful Tool for Older Adults
"Internet usage by older adults is growing by leaps and bounds," says Nancy Merz Nordstrom, author of "Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years" (Sentient Publications: ISBN: 1-59181-047-7). "They are using the Internet to learn about ways to make their lives better- searching for information on personal needs, keeping in touch with family and friends, reading periodicals and newspapers, and researching product information" she says. For older adults, as well as the 78 million Baby Boomers looking for ways to enhance their retirement, the Internet is proving to be a very useful learning tool.
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