19 January 2023

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Survey: older adults embracing telehealth

Katherine E. Pfaff

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Independa, an award-winning TV-based platform recently announced the results of their third-annual commissioned survey examining behaviors of U.S. adults over 70.

Results from the study found an upward trend in the adoption and satisfaction of telehealth offerings. Over 93% of older adults said they would like to have a telehealth option, compared with 84% in 2021.

What’s more, nearly 86% of older adults attended telehealth appointments in the last year, compared with 75% in the previous year. Of those attending telehealth appointments, 85% enjoyed the experience, compared to 74% in 2021, according to a news release.

The nationwide survey of 1,000 American adults also found that 66% of older adults are more concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic now than they were in 2021. Older adult parents said the top three reasons why they consider using telehealth is to have regular checkups with primary care, monitor chronic conditions and monitor recovery from an illness.

Respondents also said that they are interested in tele-dentistry, remote mental health and counseling, music therapy and remote physical therapy.

Kian Saneii, founder and chief executive officer of Independa, said in the news release that the company has helped drive increased adoption of telehealth among older adults.

"The pandemic isn't over, but regardless, the new norm is to deliver more flexible, more personalized, more cost effective and more convenient health and wellness options in the home in general, but particularly for older adults," he said in the news release.

Learn more at: https://independa.com/