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ActiveOptions provides web-based senior exercise information to promote healthy aging. This paper details the user interface design, incorporating heuristic evaluation and usability testing for optimal user experience.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Human-Computer Interaction
Health Informatics

Background:

Maintaining health and independence in older adults is a significant public health concern.
Accessible, user-friendly digital resources are crucial for promoting healthy aging.
The ActiveOptions initiative addresses this need by offering information on senior-friendly exercise programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate and describe the user interface (UI) of the ActiveOptions website.
To synthesize best practices for designing effective UIs for older adults.
To report on the usability testing and heuristic evaluation conducted for the ActiveOptions site.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was performed on effective UI design principles for older adults.
Heuristic evaluation of the ActiveOptions website was conducted by usability experts.
Usability testing was performed with target users (older adults) to gather direct feedback.

Main Results:

Key usability issues were identified through heuristic evaluation and user testing.
Recommendations for UI improvements were generated based on findings.
The study provides insights into user preferences and challenges for older adults accessing online health information.

Conclusions:

Effective UI design is critical for the success of digital health resources for seniors.
Iterative design and testing with the target population are essential for optimizing user engagement.
The ActiveOptions website aims to enhance healthy aging through accessible exercise information and a user-centered interface.