Costs and a lack of knowledge are the two greatest barriers for the elderly to use technology. While the cost aspect declines with age, it increases for the lack of technological knowledge. Over ** percent of people between 55 and 64 years state that costs are a barrier, whereas nearly **** of those over 80 years state that a lack of knowledge is a barrier.
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