Majority of seniors would use technology to manage heart health if incented

LEHI, Utah — Almost one-third of seniors are using technology to monitor their heart health, according to a recent "Healthy Heart Survey" conducted on behalf of iTOK, a U.S.-based technology advisory company that helps older adults get the most from their computers and devices. 

 

That's without incentive. As many as 95% of seniors would use technology to manage heart health if it were recommended by doctors and 91% would use the technology if it corresponded to a reduction in insurance costs. 

 

“Despite the common perception that aging adults have a skeptical attitude towards technology, the survey results show them to be extremely responsive to engaging with it,” stated Seth Bailey, CEO of iTOK. “We've seen a plethora of new health-related technologies and devices enter the market within the last year, and that will continue to increase as baby boomers grow older. These results should be encouraging to medical professionals and healthcare technology companies as they develop new products targeted to our aging population.”

 

iTOK surveyed more than 130 participants from its member base, primarily aged 55 and older, between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, 2015.