He reports that seniors rely on interpersonal sources together with internally- produced print materials for their information needs regarding participation in community clubs and organizations. Seniors sought printed resources for hobby-related information seeking. For answers to medical and financial questions, they tended to look primarily to interpersonal sources. Interpersonal sources include physicians and pharmacists, other professionals, family members and friends. In another study, elderly adults were willing to use the Internet as a starting point for general health information, but when it came to making informed decisions about their health care, the majority adhered to a physician- centered care model
