This has been a popular series and is being repeated to reach out to more participants.
Have you tried to look up information on the Internet on health matters, drugs or dietary supplements? Do you get confused by the long list of websites that may or may not have the answer to your questions? How do you know which websites are reliable? Which ones can you trust to give you accurate information? Your health is important, so any information you receive should benefit you and not cause you harm.
Faculty and students from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester offer a series of three classes on “Helping Older Adults Search for Health Information Online” at the senior center. The classes cover
these topics:
• Introduction to MedlinePlus
• MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements
• Evaluating Health Websites
Each class will last about two hours If you are a senior who already knows how to search the Internet and are interested in attending the classes, you will need to preregister. The number of seats is limited. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis. If you attend all three classes, you will be presented a “Certificate of Completion” and a $30 gift card.
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