Toolkit to support organizations that want to more efficiently deliver home-based care to older adults.
This toolkit provides telehealth providers with tools that prioritize an equity-focused approach, recognizing the physical, cognitive, linguistic, and cultural differences among older adults.
Research report on the HomePal study which provides evidence and policy guidance to ensure effective, quality home-based palliative care through telehealth.
Benefits of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of geriatric specialty telemedicine service (GRECC Connect) among older patients and caregivers in rural areas
Manuscript describes competencies for telemedicine with older adults for health professionals who treat them.
A study showing gaps in the digital divide between older and young adults using video visits.
This study was designed to evaluate the telehealth and adoption of the technology during the pandemic.
Telehealth being available for older adults can only have a clear advantage if there are guidelines in place to help facilitate its deployment and use. This specifically is targeted towards older patients who may be “complex” or “vulnerable” in these settings. The guidelines are sorted into 3 main categories in which each domain must be considered in order to ensure high-quality telehealth-facilitated care will be able to properly be delivered to older adults.
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.
Research article highlights the challenge of isolation of older adults in the community especially during COVID-19, and how TIP-OA (Telehealth Intervention Program for Older Adults) is able to combat the challenge of isolation. This program is volunteer-based and includes friendly telephone conversations on a regular bases to older adults who may struggle with stress, depression, anxiety or fear of COVID-19.
A review showing evidence on use of digital health technology with older adults during COVID-19 pandemic.
A study measuring the impact that telehealth has in facilitating advance care planning (ACP) discussions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease-related disorders as an alternative to in-person primary care visits.