"Telehealth and Senior Mental Health: Combating Isolation and Depression"
Telehealth and Senior Mental Health: Combating Isolation and Depression Sponsored by Wisconsin TeleHealth Services located in Jackson WI I. Introduction · Introduce the concept of using telehealth to address the mental health challenges faced by seniors, particularly isolation and depression. II. The Impact of Isolation on Seniors · Discuss the significant impact of isolation on the mental well-being of seniors. · Explore how isolation contributes to loneliness, depression, cognitive decline, and physical health problems. III. Benefits of Telehealth for Seniors · Highlight the advantages of telehealth in providing convenient access to healthcare services. · Discuss how telehealth eliminates transportation barriers, offers scheduling flexibility, reduces waiting times, and enhances communication between seniors and healthcare providers. IV. Overcoming Barriers to Access · Address common obstacles such as technolog