HCP Live April 5, 2024
National data show older Americans with vision impairment were less likely to have access to digital technology than counterparts without impairments.
A new cross-sectional national study identified an unbalanced divide in the use and knowledge of digital health technology between older adults with and without vision impairment in the United States.1
Among nearly 3000 Medicare beneficiaries, individuals with vision impairments exhibited a reduced likelihood of digital technology access, suggesting the need for education and proper technology to increase the equitable use of telemedicine.
“Approximately 30% of Americans 71 years or older have vision impairment, and as the US population continues to age, it is crucial to identify trends in use patterns among older adults with disabilities that could further prevent...
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