THE TAKEAWAY:

Some Facts:

• Everybody is experiencing loneliness and isolation, not just older adults
• Older adults want to be digitally connected (after so many years of enticing them).
• Telehealth is here to stay.

Call To Action:

• We have to provide access to care (digital/in person) for everybody – also for people with mental health issues
• We have to educate policy makers about digital access and telehealth
• We should make digital access part of the medical prescription
• We can give internet access to all older adults: $170/year ($10 per month in internet essentials plus one time cost of $50/tablet) provides internet access.

Guests’ Contact Information (for further comments, action items, collaboration)

• Cathy Spensley
• Erica Solway

Recent Studies of the National Poll On Aging:

• Telehealth
• Loneliness

Other:

• COVID Related Scams FAQ sheet in multi languages here: https://www.ioaging.org/collaborations-elder-protection/elder-abuse-prevention Includes tech scams