Never too late: Pandemic propels older US shoppers online
In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn’t left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a year, went shopping – online.
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In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn’t left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a year, went shopping – online.
NEW YORK (AP) — In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn’t left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a year, went sh
The pandemic has motivated many who have been unable to leave their homes or senior communities to learn something they may have resisted until now: how to buy groceries and more on the internet.
NEW YORK (AP) — In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn't...
Older adults now the fastest-growing group of online shoppers Many older adult have been learning to shop online for the first time during the pandemic. Online shopping for people 65 and up jumped 60% last year. Author: ANNE D'INNOCENZIO (AP Retail Writer) Published: 2:23 PM EST February 24, 2021 Updated: 2:23 PM EST February 24, 2021 NEW YORK — In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn't left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a year, went shopping — online. Mont used an iPad, equipped with a stylus ...