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Accessibility for Seniors on the Web

By Karen Blundell

One of the reasons accessibility in web design is so important is because a large percentage of seniors are surfing the web. The baby boomers are approaching or are in their sixties and about 75% of them are surfing the web to get information about health issues in particular and they are also shopping big time.

How nice is it for them to shop at Christmas for their grandchildren without having to go out and brave the elements? I think it’s absolutely fantastic that the internet has made seniors’ lives so much easier. And the internet has also enabled them to keep their minds active, which, in my opinion, is an important key to longevity.

So what does that mean to a web designer? Well, a savvy designer would design sites to adhere to current web standards and accessibility. Using dark text on light backgrounds, enabling the visitor to adjust the font size on the web page, and clear concise information on a page with easy navigation is what a senior should expect to find when visiting sites and the smart designer should know this.

Unfortunately, that is often not the case. In fact, many corporate web sites virtually ignore the needs of seniors, using deprecated code, unreadable text, and worse, unclear content. How ignorant and just plain dumb is that?

My advice to web designers, whether freelance or corporate, is think about seniors and the baby boomers and what their needs are, and design your sites accordingly. If you take care of them, they'll take care of your bank account by giving you their business.

[Karen Blundell is a web designer and internet consultant based in Welland, Ontario. Her focus is to assist home and small business owners succeed on the internet. You can find out more about her services at http://karenblundell.com]

Be Good To Your Health ...
.. Your Health Will Be Good To You

Friends say you look great! And you feel like superman or wonder woman. But how healthy are you really?

Hidden risks such as high blood pressure, breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks and prostrate cancer can occur without warnings.

Doctors say, "those who feel healthy will most likely not get regular checkups."

Long range health risks don't discriminate by age, race or lifestyle. Your health is akin to your car, neglect oil changes or tune ups and you`re hitch hiking.

What are your options?
- Regular checkups
- A healthy food diet
- Adequate sleep/rest habits
- Exercise

Self-health maintenance of body, mind and spirit are all wellness advantages.

[Robert Wardrick is co-host of SeniorWisdom.Org]

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.: Are You Worried About Your Financial Future?

Government Tax Rebate Check

Rebate checks could soon be coming as the government attempts to jumpstart the economy and minimize the impact of a recession this year.

Congress and President Bush reached agreement on the size of the checks, and who will qualify to receive one. The goal: to stimulate the economy by getting consumers to spend again.

What are YOU going to do with YOUR government tax rebate check? Blow it?? Invest it?? Pay Bills??

There will be a $1,200 family maximum
Most individual taxpayers will receive a $600 check, with another $300 per child

The average American will think the Government is giving them a gift, Uhhh... slightly mistaken!

We will not have to pay income tax on the checks, as they are an advance on next year's tax cut. So.... My fellow American entrepreneur we have several options and a lot of people are thinking of paying off debt with it or buying all that stuff we have been wanting to get, but really it won't go very far in today's economy at All

What about investing your tax rebate check and reap returns from your investment all next year....

There are many successful home based business opportunities available that you can get started in for anywhere from $300 - $1300.

Unlike traditional businesses where you have to invest in a building have high overhead or inventory most home based businesses have very low overhead, if any, and can be run right out of our home and from our computer.

The world is our market place so we have the advantages of marketing our product or services to millions of potential customers.

Regardless how we look at it by investing that money - we at least have a chance at increasing our income this year and if we blow it at the mall (which is what Uncle Sam wants us to by the way!)... we are no better off than we were and we will pay taxes on it next year

[Viola Bontrager is an entrepreneur and owner of www.Montana Mom of 5 where she is helping others find financial freedom through owning their own business at home]