In the United States, nearly 40% of all adults reported utilizing telehealth services in some year within the last year. Traditionally, a doctor’s appointment meant getting dressed, driving across town, and sitting in a waiting room (with potentially sick, contagious people). But today, many of your healthcare needs can be addressed from the comfort of your own living room.
For seniors especially, telehealth visits have saved a time of time and reduced transportation challenges. Overall, it can help older adults stay on top of their medical concerns. That being said, federal health agencies continue to support expanded telehealth access, and Medicare beneficiaries can receive many telehealth services from home through at least 2027, according to the latest documentation. Here’s a look at 10 visits you won’t have to leave home for.
