Bringing attention to “ageism” and the common misconception that older adults aging >65 are unable or unwilling to use digital health. However, the use of technology among older adults has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effects of a Nurse-Led Telehealth Self-care Promotion Program on the Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Summary of findings from RCTs detailing the impacts of nurse-led telehealth self-care promotion programs on quality of life, self-efficacy, depression, and hospital admissions for older adults.
Telehealth Was Critical for Providing Services to Medicare Beneficiaries During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Data brief examining Medicare FFS and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries’ utilization of telehealth during the first year of COVID-19
The Role of Telemedicine in the Management of the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review
Review assessing how telemedicine can increase access to care for BSPD and underserved patients needing specialist care for dementia.
Telehealth for the cognitively impaired older adult and their caregivers: lessons from a coordinated approach
A paper discussing the findings from the CCARRE program whose aim is to provide care for older adults with cognitive impairment in New York City.
Early patient-centered outcomes research experience with the use of telehealth to address disparities: Scoping review
A paper discussing the preliminary lessons learned from research funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. The research focused on populations at risk for health disparities, including low-income, minority, and rural communities.
A Systematic Review of Telemedicine for Older Adults With Dementia During COVID-19: An Alternative to In-person Health Services?
Systematic review assessing the effects of telemedicine on older adults with dementia using cognitive and mental health assessments.
Clients’ and therapists’ experiences of five general change mechanisms during an Internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention for family caregivers
Applying Grawe’s five general change mechanisms in the design of internet based therapeutic interventions.
Make The Most Of Your Telemedicine Visit: For Patients
Factsheet for patients to use in order to observe maximum benefit from telehealth services.
Barriers and facilitators to the use of e-health by older adults: a scoping review
Scoping review that builds understanding of barriers and facilitators to the use of technology facilitated health care by older adults.
Efficacy of Telehealth Modalities in Medication Adherence for Older Adults
Study assessing how primary care providers can use telehealth modalities to improve patient care via medication education and promotion of adherence.
Commentary encouraging primary care providers to include loneliness screening as a part of the standard workflow.