Centenarians say technology keeps them young

ONE HUNDRED ONE HUNDRED YEAR-OLD Americans
shift conventional stereotypes by revealing technology as the key to the elixir of longevity.

The third annual Evercare 100@100 survey results, which came out on Tuesday, revealed that some of the oldest Americans are no technophobes. Results show that many use Google, Wikipedia and even online dating services.

According to the survey, 90 per cent say staying close to friends and family keep them young, the same percentage say keeping the mind active is important while 88 percent think that laughing and having a sense of humour is the key.

The technology these geriatrics use to stay in touch include mobile phones, email, and sending and receiving digital photos. Three per cent say they have actually gone on a date with someone from an online dating site – which just proves you really are never too old.

Other online services utilised by the not-so-past-it are online gift buying, health information searches, travel arrangements and even keeping up with politics. Marie Keeler says, “I don’t think I have missed an election since I have been able to vote…I think everybody should have something to say in what’s going on in their life and not just take everything for granted” – here, here.

Centenarian Maurice Eisman adds “If I could leave a message: never stop learning.” You’ve been told people. µ

L'INQ
Evercare 100@100 Survey (pdf)