This document summarizes a project to teach senior citizens computer and internet skills to access health information online. The project partnered with a senior center to provide an 8-week computer training class onsite. 15 students consistently attended classes that covered basic computer use, email, evaluating health websites, and using specific resources like MedlinePlus. Challenges included temporary internet outages and addressing students with different languages. Evaluations found students learned skills and felt confident finding health information online. The project concluded that bringing educational resources directly to seniors was an effective way to teach internet skills and promote health information literacy.

1. Senior Access to Health Information Presented by Tim Roberts Medical Librarian & Linda Roberts LCSW Program Coordinator, Greenberg Academy for Successful Aging Hospital for Special Surgery Provided with the support of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region

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24. How much do you feel you learned about computers from this class?

25. Do you feel confident turning to the internet for Health Information?