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As of 2023, 12 percent of over 70 year olds in the United States with a chronic condition said they used technology to manage it. Although, 43 percent in this age group said they were aware of technology for their condition but weren't interested in it.
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Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age
Characteristic
Currently use
Aware, interested
Aware, not interested
Not aware
50+
11%
21%
42%
26%
50-59
9%
23%
46%
22%
60-69
12%
22%
36%
30%
70+
12%
18%
43%
27%
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Original question: " What is your level of engagement and/or interest do you have in using technology to manage a chronic health issue? For example, using apps on your phone for managing your blood pressure (e.g., SmartBP) or glucose levels (e.g., Glucose Buddy)."
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AARP. (January 31, 2024). Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 30, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/
AARP. "Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age." Chart. January 31, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 30, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/
AARP. (2024). Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 30, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/
AARP. "Distribution of Technology Use of Older Adults with a Chronic Health Condition in The United States in 2023, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/
AARP, Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/ (last visited November 30, 2025)
Distribution of technology use of older adults with a chronic health condition in the United States in 2023, by age [Graph], AARP, January 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1472891/older-adults-using-tech-to-manage-chronic-conditions-us/
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