Bad news for the book: Older people find ebooks easier to read than the printed page

Some have branded the ebook the death of the traditional book, while others say that the electronic device is a disaster for publishing.

But despite its criticism, the electronic reader does have one clear advantage - it's much easier on the eye for older people.

Older people find digital readers easier to read, as the ebook allows them to read faster and with less effort than their printed counterpart.

Yet despite their advantages, the older generation overwhelmingly prefers the printed page, researchers discovered.