Inside Look at Boomer Healthcare Consumers
9.2010 | North America
As the boomer generation approaches 65, the way in which they research healthcare for themselves and loved ones is proving to be uniquely tech-savvy:
- Boomers are just as active in searching online for healthcare-related information as any other adult demographic
- 57% have searched for health and wellness information online
- They're also more likely to look up medication and treatment information for friends and loved ones
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Categories: Healthcare, Cross Media, Boomers, Understand Consumer Behavior
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