When working with older adults it is important to consult various reputable sources which can help to assist these people. The Internet provides a great amount of information that can be also used as a source of knowledge. Besides, it is possible to give older adults some helpful links which they can use to find out more about their diseases, potential threats, and possible ways to escape these threats. However, it is essential to choose only credible websites.
For instance, can be very helpful for health or fitness professionals. In the first place, the website is sponsored by the government (the link contains the following symbols.gov). The website contains a lot of useful information which is presented in a very concise way.
The information provided is easily identifiable: there is the date of the last review, and there are names of the authors. More so, there are no advertisements. All these factors make the website credible. Besides, older adults can also use the website since it is easy to follow the information presented.
Another helpful website is sponsored by the government. The information presented is collected or reviewed by National Institute on Aging which makes the website credible. All articles and sets of data have the date of the last update. It is necessary to point out that health/fitness professionals can provide older adults with the link to this site. The information is clear and concise. It is easy to find answers to any question with the help of the website. There are also many helpful links to other reputable sources. The absence of advertisement is also a hint proving that the website is credible.
One more informative website is sponsored by the government. It contains a lot of helpful information concerning aging, related diseases, and their treatment and prevention. The data can be easily identified. There is no advertisement which is also good.
Thus, the website is credible and can be used safely. However, it is necessary to point out that the website is rather difficult to use. There are many links and some older adults will not be able to surf the website successfully. Therefore, the website will be helpful for professionals. When giving a link to older adults, it is necessary to give precise links to articles and sets of information that can be useful for this or that individual. In this case
When considering inappropriate websites it is possible to get a closer look at the following website. The website domain (.net) denotes that the website is a network infrastructure. The website cannot be regarded as credible because the information presented has only the date of publication, and no author name (or degree, or at least e-mail). Besides, there is quite a lot of advertisement. Therefore, the information provided should be double-checked before taking it into account.
Another website that should not be used when working with older adults. First, it is a commercial site (.com). There is quite a lot of advertisement. Despite the fact, that many articles are identifiable (there are names of the authors and dates of publication) the information should not be regarded as 100% credible. It is necessary to check whether the data are relevant by consulting other sources. Besides, the information is not presented concisely; it is difficult to follow it.
On balance, the Internet can be really helpful for health/fitness professionals and older adults, but before consulting any website (and providing links to older adults) it is essential to check whether it is a credible website.