This program addresses the heightened isolation and limited healthcare access faced by older adults in rural areas, exacerbated by the shift to virtual services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on the success of the Virtual Table pilot, it focuses on enhancing digital literacy among older adults in rural communities, enabling telehealth appointments and improved connections, using smartphones as a sustainable approach.
Past Grants
Virtual Connections: Rural Health through Digital Literacy
Award Amount $427,397
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Year(s) 2023
Duration 2023
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Counties Served Antrim , Bay , Clinton , Eaton , Ingham , Otsego
ID: 2305-152270
Organization
Michigan State University