INTRODUCTION
For the purpose of evaluating the credibility and reliability of websites, the essay will analyze elderhelpers.org. This website is set up to support people who care for older relatives or community members. The main page of the site talks about the purpose of the site, and the main support offered. The website can be found in Appendix A.
RELIABILITY
The badges at the bottom of the website feature other organizations, such as Intellicorp providing background checks for volunteers, GuideStar Exchange, and the values of the non-profit organization: integrity, ethics, respect, and trust, among others. The content rights are reserved by the Campaign for Aging Research, and the registration number of the organization is provided in the impressum of the website. All volunteers go through a screening and identity check. This provides the website’s users with the peace of mind that they are dealing with genuine volunteers.
USABILITY
While information sources are not provided by the website, it features a search engine that allows users to find volunteers and support in their region. The customer is able to see available services within a 10 or 20 mile radius, therefore, this site is user-friendly.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
The website’s blog provides further information for veteran benefits, top board games for seniors, depression among older people, communicating with elderly, and other related topics. While the information source is not provided for the readers, it seems to be reliable correctly quoting government websites and newspaper publications. In some sections of the blog, downloadable guides are provided, such as the Dementia Treatment Guide, published by University of California Davis.
ALTERNATIVE WEBSITES AND SOURCES
An alternative resource for carers of elderly could be the AARP website (http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/planning-and-resources/), where users can find useful information about care options, as well as advice. The website features the list of their experts working for the organization. Appendix B shows an example.
Works Cited
Elder Helps. Website. http://elderhelpers.org/ 2017. Web.
AARP, Website. http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/ 2017. Web.
Appendix A
Appendix B
