Study Shows Telehealth Options Greatly Improved Comfort and Convenience for the Majority of Older Adults
The nationwide survey of 1,000 American adults with an older adult parent (over 70) who lives alone found that during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Nearly two-thirds of older adults missed physical healthcare appointments during the pandemic.
- 6% of adults felt more comfortable with the well-being of their older parent with telehealth as an option.
- 75% of older adult parents attended telehealth appointments, with 4% enjoying their experience.
“It is heartening to hear this important news. I’m delighted that attitudes about COVID-19-driven isolation have improved greatly for older adults over the past 18 months,” said Kian Saneii, founder and CEO of Independa. “We are also pleased to see that telehealth is making a tangible difference in the lives of our most vulnerable communities and that older adults are adapting well to the new technological advancements that keep them healthy and safe. This very much supports our partnership goals and strategy with LG Electronics.”
Read the full press release on the survey here.
