Older Adults Have Better Access To Factors That Can Help Them Stay Connected, Both Socially & With Their Clinicians

Older adults (age 65 and older) report having better access to factors that can help them stay connected, both socially and with their health care professionals. Between 2021 and 2022, there was a 2.0% increase in high-speed internet access, from 83.1% in 2021 to 84.8% in 2022. This supports online connectivity with both loved ones and health care professionals. Moreover, there was a 4.0% increase in geriatric clinicians between 2022 and 2023, including a 9.0% or more increase in six states: Tennessee (11%), Kentucky (10%), Oregon (10%), Nevada (10%), Delaware (9%), and Missouri (9 . . .