Research by SeniorNet(1998) and Packard Bell(1997) shows the following
popular usage of PC's by seniors:
72%
- correspondence with friends and family. 59% - research particular issues and subjects. 53%
- access
news. 52% - games and puzzles. 47%
- research travel and
vacation plans. 43% - obtain weather information. 25%
- perform
volunteer work for various organizations.