Telehealth Resources for Seniors During Coronavirus

Dialing in to a doctor can solve some issues, but not all The pros and cons of online health for those over 50 Virtual checkups from the safety of your home Connecting with your doctor to get the care you need

Getting Started

How to schedule your first virtual visit

What to have with you for the first meeting

Some simple tech and you’re there

What to expect when you are sick or well

A video walk through the process

Getting Coverage

1 in 4 beneficiaries 'saw' medical provider remotely

Companies say telemed will continue

Which services are covered for vets and their families

Specialty Care and More

It felt like we were eye to eye…

Expanding telehealth making home recovery easier

Connecting patient, doctor and caregiver

How getting your vision checked online works

Video calls to connect with specialists

Medicare coverage expands for mental health care

Technology Help

The pros and cons of Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger Rooms, Google Meet, Skype and Zoom

VA Video Connect eases access for patients seeking appointments

Emergency software that can provide severe-weather alerts, medical tips, tracking and more

Video Calling

Apple' s FaceTime

Facebook Messenger

Skype

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