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Creating senior-friendly Web sites.

B Holt1

  • 1GeroTech, Reston, VA, USA.

Issue Brief (Center for Medicare Education)
|January 31, 2002
PubMed
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Older adults are increasingly online, but many websites lack senior-friendly design. This guide offers essential tips for creating accessible and usable web experiences for older internet users.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Web Accessibility

Background:

  • The online population is rapidly aging, with older adults forming a significant and growing demographic.
  • Current web design practices often overlook the specific needs and characteristics of older users.
  • This gap presents challenges for digital inclusion and equitable access to online resources for seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide foundational knowledge for developing senior-friendly websites.
  • To offer practical guidance for organizations and programs aiming to improve their web presence for older adults.
  • To highlight key considerations in web design, layout, and content for an aging audience.

Main Methods:

  • This brief synthesizes best practices and expert recommendations for senior-centric web design.

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  • It focuses on actionable strategies applicable to various organizations and programs.
  • Content is structured around essential elements of website development: design, layout, and content.

    • Main Results:

    • Key design principles for senior-friendly websites include clear navigation, legible typography, and high contrast.
    • Optimal layout strategies involve simple structures, ample spacing, and intuitive information architecture.
    • Effective content should be concise, jargon-free, and easily scannable, with clear calls to action.

    Conclusions:

    • Designing senior-friendly websites is crucial for digital inclusion and engagement of the growing older adult population.
    • Implementing user-centered design principles tailored to older adults enhances usability and accessibility.
    • Adopting these guidelines can significantly improve the online experience for seniors, fostering greater participation in the digital community.