The Covid-19 pandemic catapulted telehealth into the mainstream and it is likely to remain there even after the pandemic subsides. It’s proved highly effective for younger, digitally savvy patients. But older patients, and particularly the frail elderly, often struggle with the technology. How can primary care providers help these patients adopt telehealth? And when are face-to-face visits still the best option?
4 Strategies to Make Telehealth Work for Elderly Patients
Lessons from four innovative health providers.
November 24, 2020
Summary.
As providers have ramped up their use of telehealth during the Covid-19 pandemic, one group — the elderly — has experienced particular challenges in adopting the technologies. This article describes the strategies four innovative provider organizations have used to engage with their older patients via telehealth.
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