WeChat had 61 million elderly users who are between 55 and 70 years old as of September 2018, an increase of 22% year-on-year. That was around 20% of the elderly population.
As more and more of the senior citizens are starting to use WeChat for chatting, sending red envelopes and stickers, reading Official Account articles, and payment, it is becoming a lifestyle for them.
WeChat makes life more convenient for the elderly
WeChat public service via Official Accounts is available for social insurance inquiries in 130 cities. By connecting the electric social security card to WeChat, the relevant fees will be automatically deducted. The payment details are also transparent.
Furthermore, users can make an appointment with a doctor or medical examination through WeChat public services. After that, they can check the complete medical examination report on their smartphones. They can also check the weather status, transportation, and government affairs with WeChat.
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