Internet use, social engagement and health literacy decline during ageing in a longitudinal cohort of older English adults.
Lindsay C KobayashiJane WardleChristian von WagnerPublished in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2014)
Internet use and social engagement, particularly in cultural activities (eg, attending the cinema, art galleries, museums and the theatre), may help older adults to maintain health literacy during ageing. Support for older adults to maintain socially engaged lives and to access the internet should help promote the maintenance of functional literacy skills during ageing.