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On July 12, 2022, NYAM's Center for Healthy Aging hosted a panel discussion on how patients, providers, and payors can ensure an equitable telehealth landscape that is attuned to the strengths and needs of the 65+ population. As telemedicine becomes increasingly ubiquitous in the healthcare space, it is critical that health and digital equity remain front-and-center to ensure that the benefits of technology are afforded to diverse older adult populations.
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Over the last 12 years, New York City has experienced multiple catastrophic events. The 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, the blackout of 2003, Hurricane Irene, and, most recently, Hurricane Sandy, posed significant challenges to older adults. A common denominator of these incidents was the loss of power and the disruption of systems and services upon which older adults rely, including but not limited to transportation, communication, health care, elevators, and social supports. As a result, tens of thousands of older adults were isolated in high-rise buildings and private homes, in need of food, water, warming or cooling, medical attention, and medication.
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The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council held its eighth meeting on April 28, 2021.
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An open-source map of New York City’s current and projected population age 65 and older, IMAGE: NYC provides overlays of available resources, services, and amenities. Designed for government agencies, elected officials, health care and social service providers, planners, funders, and researchers, IMAGE:NYC is a critical tool to support funding, planning, advocacy and direct services.
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