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For many seniors, using the Internet can be a new and confusing process, particularly when navigating the complexity of standard web browsers.  Here are some tools designed to specifically address this issue:

Eldy, http://www.eldy.eu/, is a suite of applications which  is available in many languages.  It’s clean and minimal interface makes many common computer tasks more intuitive.

Silver Surf is an app for the iPhone or iPad designed for easier use by seniors.  It features large navigation buttons, dynamic zoom and high-contrast viewing. It is a free download from the App Store.

And for anyone interested in learning how to make Google Chrome more user-friendly to seniors, this is a great article on “how to”: What is the Best Browser for Seniors? | Red Stamp Mail http://www.redstampmail.com/blog/2010/what-best-browser-seniors/

2 Responses to “Senior-friendly Web Browsers”

  1. Joe Watson says:

    Thanks for sharing, It’s really helpful and informative article source.

  2. teen says:

    All participants were interviewed by a research psychologist upon initial enrollment in the study, at which time informed consent was obtained. The two caregivers were interviewed more fully by a clinical psychologist and social worker. Prior to instruction on use of PocketBuddy, one of our clinical team members assessed the status of the home, investigated cleanliness, hygiene, and safety issues, including placement of the Buddy technology in safe locations. All aspects of the study and informed consent were discussed with the participants for a second time during this assessment.

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