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Intergenerational Online Health Information Searching and Brokering: Framing Health Literacy as a Family Asset

Intergenerational Online Health Information Searching and Brokering: Framing Health Literacy as a Family Asset
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Older adults are often marginalized in the digital age. However, the way health information and service resources are disseminated has changed significantly with the advent of the digital era, differing greatly from traditional methods. By involving young people, or even children, as key intermediaries for online health information and communication within the household, it may be possible to mitigate the negative impact of the digital divide on older adults. Please read this article and discuss the impact of significant others’ health literacy on older adults with limited health literacy.

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