{"id":4192,"date":"2025-05-16T13:27:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/blog\/%e6%9c%aa%e5%88%86%e9%a1%9e\/senior-friendly-website\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T18:11:37","slug":"senior-friendly-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/en\/blog\/web-marketing-en\/senior-friendly-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing Senior-Friendly Websites in an Aging Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><strong>Index<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul class=\"mb-5\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#m1\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The importance of senior-friendliness on the web<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#m2\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What should you keep in mind when creating a senior-friendly website?<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<!--<li><a href=\"#m6\">\u307e\u3068\u3081<\/a><\/li>--><\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It&#8217;s been a long time since people started talking about the aging of society. In the past, it was commonly believed that the Internet and the Web were for young people, but that is no longer the case. How to incorporate senior users, which will steadily increase in the future, has become a major issue, and companies and societies in all genres around the world, not just those on the Web, have begun to seriously incorporate the &#8220;senior demographic&#8221; as a new &#8220;growth market.&#8221; Let me start by introducing one example of this current trend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"h3-icon usa\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/usa-icon.png\" alt=\"USA Icon\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span class=\"he-txt\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">America: Attention on the &#8220;active aging market&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Senior Market Entry in the Tech Industry<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apple enhances heart rate, fall detection, and health apps on Apple Watch.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Amazon has developed Alexa-enabled care support tools (such as Care Hub) for the elderly.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Google Nest is also supporting smart homes for the elderly.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Personalized Finance &amp; Insurance<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The number of retirement asset management and pension simulation apps has increased dramatically (e.g., Fidelity, Betterment).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is also an increase in banking services aimed at the elderly that focus on fraud prevention.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Retail and E-commerce<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Walmart, CVS, and other retailers are strengthening their membership services that specialize in regular delivery of medications and healthcare products.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">UX has been improved by increasing font size and integrating with face-to-face support.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span class=\"h3-icon jp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/japan-icon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Japan Icon\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span class=\"he-txt\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Japan: Dealing with one of the world&#8217;s most rapidly aging societies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;Universal design&#8221; in local governments and companies<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Railway companies such as JR East have significantly revised the UI of their ticket vending machines and ticket gates.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Financial institutions such as Mizuho Bank also maintain some branches where human staff are on hand.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Smartphone classes (Docomo, au, etc.) are available nationwide.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Re-employment business for the retired generation<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yamato Transport&#8217;s &#8220;Senior Delivery Person&#8221; system and part-time\/volunteer re-employment programs are becoming more active.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is also active support for senior entrepreneurs (Tokyo Metropolitan Government, private schools, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Expansion of travel, hobbies, and end-of-life planning markets<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">JTB and Club Tourism, among others, are strengthening their &#8220;hobby trips for people in their 60s and older&#8221; and &#8220;solo travel plans.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The market for end-of-life and inheritance planning-related services (wills, digital end-of-life planning) is also expanding rapidly.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span class=\"h3-icon globe\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/globe.png\" alt=\"Globe Icon\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3><span class=\"he-txt\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Global Trends: The idea that seniors don&#8217;t consume is no longer a thing of the past<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8220;Silver Economy&#8221; becomes a huge market<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the EU, the &#8220;silver economy&#8221; is predicted to be worth 6.4 trillion euros (approximately 1000 trillion yen) by 2030.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The WHO also promotes &#8220;active ageing&#8221; as an important pillar of social policy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Combination of Seniors and Tech<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Each country has subsidy policies to bridge the &#8220;digital divide (technology gap).&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">UI\/UX design for seniors, AI support products, telemedicine, VR fitness, and more are appearing one after another.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 id=\"m1\" class=\"midashi\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The importance of senior-friendliness on the web<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/senior4.jpg\" alt=\"Senior woman smiling while looking at her smartphone\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Now, let&#8217;s get back to the main topic and consider the importance of making the web more senior-friendly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n<li><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"far fa-tablet-alt\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Internet use among seniors is on the rise<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">With the spread of smartphones and tablets, the rate of internet usage among seniors is increasing year by year.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We live in an age where banking, shopping, medical appointments, and government procedures can all be done online.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A user base that cannot be ignored<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Japan has the world&#8217;s highest aging rate, with approximately 36 million people aged 65 or older (approximately 30% of the total population).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"far fa-universal-access\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Accessibility support leads to improved overall usability<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The large font, easy-to-read color scheme, and easy-to-understand navigation make it easy to use for people of all ages.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It can also be helpful for young people in environments where vision is temporarily impaired (outdoors, at night, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-user-check\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Legal and social trends also support this<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">National and local government websites may also be required to comply with accessibility guidelines (such as WCAG).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Companies are also <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">being asked to create designs that are easy for anyone to use from the perspective of CSR <\/span><\/span><sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">*1<\/span><\/span><\/sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and SDGs <\/span><\/span><sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">*2 .<\/span><\/span><\/sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"exp csr\">\r\n<p class=\"mt-0\"><sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">*1<\/span><\/span><\/sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> An abbreviation for Corporate Social Responsibility, which means that companies should take responsibility not only for profits but also for society and the environment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">*2<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> An abbreviation for Sustainable Development Goals, a set of 17 goals to be achieved by 2030 set by the United Nations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Examples<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul type=\"disc\">\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Use environmentally friendly materials<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Creating a pleasant working environment (parental leave system, employment of people with disabilities)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Supporting local events and schools<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Service design that is kind to the elderly and vulnerable (senior-friendly)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"exp sdg\">\r\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Some excerpts:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"blog-tbl\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th width=\"20%\">objective No<\/th>\r\n<th width=\"80%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">content<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Health and Well-Being for All<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Achieve gender equality<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Decent work and economic growth<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Eliminate inequalities among people and countries<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>11<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Creating a sustainable city<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>12<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Responsible Consumption and Production<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>13<\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Take concrete action on climate change<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"m2\" class=\"midashi\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What should you keep in mind when creating a senior-friendly website?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/senior2.jpg\" alt=\"Senior man looking at laptop screen\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So, what specific measures should you take to actually make your website senior-friendly?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n<li class=\"mt-3\"><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Design: Create an easy-to-understand structure that is not confusing<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<div class=\"blog-tbl\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th width=\"35%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">countermeasure<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<th width=\"65%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Reasons and points<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Navigation is clear<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The global menu should be fixed at the top or left side, and the number of categories should be limited.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Put important information in a prominent place<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What the site can do is immediately clear at first glance<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Add breadcrumbs<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Make it easier to find your location<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A UI that gives you confidence in your operations<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The buttons have a clear, &#8220;pressable&#8221; look<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"mt-5\"><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-text-size\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Design: Visibility and readability are our top priorities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<div class=\"blog-tbl\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th width=\"35%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">countermeasure<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<th width=\"65%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Recommendations and tips<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Font size is at least 16px<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">18 to 20px is ideal for seniors.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">High contrast color scheme<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A clear contrast between the background and the text, such as white x black or dark blue x white<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The font is Gothic<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Mincho and decorative fonts are difficult to read<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Plenty of space and space between lines<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Not too cramped. Designed to let you breathe.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Use pictograms and icons<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Intuitive operation with text and icons<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"mt-5\"><span class=\"d-flex align-items-center mt-5 mb-3\"><i class=\"fas fa-hand-point-up\"><\/i><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Functions and movements: Ensure safe and smooth operation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n<div class=\"blog-tbl\">\r\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th width=\"35%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">countermeasure<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<th width=\"65%\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">explanation<\/span><\/span><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Larger buttons and links<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The touch size is at least 44px square so that it is easy to press with your finger.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Keep movement and animation to a minimum<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Animations are kept to a minimum to prevent dizziness and confusion.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Supports enlargement and voice reading<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Browser zoom and screen reader support required<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Keep forms simple<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Reduce the number of input fields and make error messages more detailed.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Operation guide available<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It would be helpful to have a FAQ or how-to page.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/senior3.jpg\" alt=\"Senior men and women looking at a laptop screen together and smiling\" class=\"w-100\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When you look at it this way, there are many things we usually keep in mind from the perspective of UI\/UX even without being too conscious of the aging population (how about you guys?). In the end, many <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">excellent <\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">UI\/UX principles are ultimately<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><strong> designed to be friendly to seniors<\/strong>. Furthermore, if your target demographic includes seniors, it&#8217;s important to be aware of the above points and make fine adjustments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"blog-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeknetusa.com\/contact\/contact-online-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"border: 1px solid; padding: 0.5em 1em; border-radius: 40px;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For website consultation, click here!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><style>\r\n\t.single-cat ul li a{\r\n\t\tcolor: #357ABD;\r\n\t\tborder: 1px solid #357ABD;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.blog-writer a{\r\n\t\tcolor: #357ABD;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.wysiwyg-editor a{\r\n\t\tcolor: #357ABD;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.blog-btn a{\r\n\t\tcolor: #357ABD;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.wysiwyg-editor h2.midashi {\r\n\t\tmargin: -50px 0 30px !important;\r\n\t}\r\n\th2{\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 900;\r\n\t}\r\n\th3{\r\n\t\tfont-size: 1.25rem;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 900;\r\n\t\twidth: max-content;\r\n\t\tmax-width: 100%;\r\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\r\n    \talign-items: center;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.h3-icon{\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tmargin-right: 15px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.h3-icon.usa{\r\n\t\twidth: 55px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.h3-icon.jp{\r\n\t\twidth: 60px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.h3-icon.globe{\r\n\t\twidth: 55px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.he-txt{\r\n\t\tborder-bottom: 2px solid #357ABD;\r\n\t\tpadding-bottom: 5px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.blog-tbl{\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 1rem;\r\n\t}\r\n\ttable{\r\n\t\tmin-width: 600px;\r\n\t}\r\n\ttable th, td{\r\n\t\tpadding: 15px;\r\n\t}\r\n\ttable th{\r\n\t\tborder-bottom: 2px solid ;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media (max-width: 575px) {\r\n\t\t.wysiwyg-editor tr {\r\n\t\t\tdisplay: table-row;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t\t.wysiwyg-editor td{\r\n\t\t\tdisplay: table-cell;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n\tol ul{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 30px;\r\n    \tmargin-top: 15px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.exp{\r\n\t\tpadding: 25px;\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 40px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.exp.csr{\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #DFF2E1;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.exp.sdg{\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #FCE4EC;\r\n\t}\r\n\tli i{\r\n\t\tfont-size: 36px;\r\n\t\tcolor: #357ABD;\r\n\t\tmargin-right: 15px;\r\n\t}\r\n\timg.w-100{\r\n\t\tmax-width: 800px;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Index The importance of senior-friendliness on the web What should you keep in mind when creating a senior-friendly website? 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