Not only is the older population in the U.S. growing rapidly, but their use of the web to search for health information is increasing as well.
A new 10-page tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health, offers research-based guidelines to help you create websites that work well for older adults.
Find out how to organize web information, write online text, and design your website to make it easy for older viewers to find and use your material.
The publication outlines simple things you can do, and what to avoid, so that older adults can not only select content but also absorb and retain what they read. Making Your Website Senior Friendly addresses the visual appearance of your web pages and navigation elements, as well as the importance of including audio, video, and other media on your site.
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/website.htm
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