“Four I” Framework for Telehealth Optimization in Congregate Care Communities

This research article demonstrates how telehealth can enhance care for older adults in congregate care communities (CCC). Through partnerships formed by the Virginia Infection Mitigation, Prevention and Control Through Technology initiative, administrators, staff, and leaders across Virginia identified barriers and needs for this population. This collaboration led to the “Four I” Framework—Initiate, Integrate, Incentivize, and Inspire—which provides a practical roadmap for age-inclusive telehealth readiness and implementation in CCC, PACE centers, and other settings.

Addressing Barriers to Equitable Telehealth for Older Adults

This opinion article explores the challenges older adults face in accessing telehealth services. The authors identify barriers such as physical and cognitive impairments, limited health and digital literacy, lack of access to technology, and implicit age-related biases among healthcare providers. To address these challenges, they propose solutions that emphasize the need for telehealth services tailored to the specific needs of older adults to ensure equitable healthcare delivery.

Implementing Age-Inclusive Telebehavioral Health

This implementation guide provides healthcare providers and organizations with a comprehensive framework for delivering effective telebehavioral health services to older adults. Each behavioral health care model included offers practical examples of how to incorporate the Principles and Guidelines for Telehealth and Aging, ensuring the specific needs of older adults are met.

Telehealth Implementation Strategies for Integrated and Coordinated Care

The integrated and coordinated care implementation strategies offer real-world examples of how healthcare providers and organizations can apply the Principle 3 Telehealth and Aging Guidelines across various clinical settings.

Telehealth Implementation Strategies for Equitable and Accessible Care

The equitable and accessible care implementation strategies offer real-world examples of how healthcare providers and organizations can apply the Principle 2 Telehealth and Aging Guidelines across various clinical settings.

Telehealth Implementation Strategies for Person-Centered Care

The person-centered care implementation strategies offer real-world examples of how healthcare providers and organizations can apply the Principle 1 Telehealth and Aging Guidelines across various clinical settings.

Development and Preliminary Validation of a Screener for Digital Health Readiness

This study developed and validated a screener to assess digital health readiness by identifying barriers to telehealth use. The research involved interviews with patients and professionals, highlighting the potential for targeted interventions to improve telehealth uptake and reduce disparities.

CE4TA Webinar: Advancing Digital Health Readiness for Older Adults

In this webinar, Dr. Kristin Rising, Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Connected Care at Thomas Jefferson University, and Frank Sites, Vice President of Connected Care Operations at Jefferson Health, presented strategies for supporting digital health readiness across the care continuum for aging populations. The session featured a panel discussion with AARP California State President Joe Garbanzos, who shared valuable insights for advancing digital health readiness.

CE4TA Webinar: Hospital at Home in a Post Pandemic Era

In this webinar, Dr. Linda DeCherrie, Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Implementation at Medically Home, provided an in-depth overview of the Hospital at Home (HAH) model, highlighting the key role it plays in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care to older adults. The session featured a panel discussion with Dr. Bruce Leff (Johns Hopkins) and Rani Snyder (John A. Hartford Foundation), who shared strategies for improving healthcare accessibility and tailoring care to address the unique needs of older adults.

A New Interprofessional Community-Service Learning Program, HATS (Health Ambassador Teams for Seniors) to Improve Older Adults Attitudes about Telehealth and Functionality

Review that describes a new interprofessional community-service learning program geared towards improving older adults’ attitudes about telehealth.

The Impact of a Telehealth Intervention on Activity Profiles in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study

Review that describes a telehealth intervention and its effects on the activity profiles of older adults. Older adults benefit from support transitioning to telehealth.

Change Management: Engaging a Champion

Making changes to the way care is delivered often requires a champion who will lead the way. Here are some tips for engaging a champion.