Aging Internet Information Notes

Fifty years ago at the first National Conference on Aging, older adult advocates called upon society to create more opportunities for the engagement and empowerment of older adults. Today, the Internet information highway provides a means by which the disabled and active older adult alike can participate equally with other generations in accessing its information wealth and instant communications. Internet participation and connection, much like cable television, can reduce isolation, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate achievement of activities of daily living.

Sites selected here include organizations that monitor demographic statistics on use of the Internet and support greater public participation by older adults. Also included is a growing list of Internet sites designed to attract the active older adult. Although these sites frequently use thematic marketing techniques to attract a following most include information and links to web pages on travel, health, housing, and financial planning.

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See Also:

• Baby Boomers
• Caregiver Resources
• Senior Housing

Center for Communication and Consumer Services
U.S. Administration on Aging
Tel. 202-619-0724
FAX 202-357-3523
Internet: http://www.aoa.gov
Email [aoainfo@aoa.gov]

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