The household computer has become as standard today as our telephones and televisions.
Most families use their computers to access the Internet and seniors are no exception.
While most seniors initially may have used the Internet to communicate with their family and friends scattered across the country, they also have found a whole world of information at their fingertips including new ways to research products, services, investments and general information. This ability to research companies has become very important to homeowners who hire contractors and tradespeople for their home maintenance and repair projects. Consumers can rest assured that the service professionals who contact them are not only interested and qualified to do the job, but have been screened for proper licensing, clean legal and bankruptcy backgrounds, and Better Business Bureau background checks. A survey by the AARP found more than two-thirds of older Americans describe themselves as very satisfied with their current housing and community circumstances. A sizable majority of respondents own a traditional single-family house, have lived in their home for many years, and plan to remain there for the rest of their lives.