NIHSeniorHealth
makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and
friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. The site
was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library
of Medicine (NLM) both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
NIHSeniorHealth
features authoritative and up-to-date health information from Institutes and
Centers at NIH. In addition, the American Geriatrics Society provides expert and
independent review of some of the material found on this web site. Each health
topic includes general background information, open-captioned videos, quizzes
and frequently asked questions (FAQs). New topics are added to the site on a
regular basis.
A
research-based approach guided the development of NIHSeniorHealth. The design of
the site grew out of NIA's research on the types of cognitive changes that are a
part of the normal aging process. Changes in memory, text comprehension,
information processing speed and vision can interfere with older adults' use of
computers. Research indicates older adults can effectively use computers if
information is provided in a senior-friendly manner. NIH extensively tested
NIHSeniorHealth with adults age 60 to 88 to ensure that it is easy for them to
see, understand and navigate.