Caregiver Conversations

Episode 41 – Bridging the Digital Divide: Caregiver Access and Equity in Telehealth


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Guest: Alexandra “Ally” Hunter, Virtual Care Consultant at Henry Ford Health

Topics: Telehealth, digital access, and how caregivers can confidently navigate virtual healthcare

Key topics discussed:

  • What telehealth is (and what it isn’t)
  • Why digital equity matters in healthcare
  • Common access barriers: internet, devices, tech skills
  • The role of community partnerships in bridging the digital divide
  • Practical caregiver tips: from proxy access to appointment planning
  • Free online resources for digital skill-building
  • Henry Ford Health’s approach to digital inclusion and telehealth innovation

Contact Information:

Henry Ford Virtual Care Website: www.henryford.com/virtualcare

Ally Hunter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyhunter/

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

  • Email: www.semisrc.org
  • Phone: (888) 341-8593

Elder Law and Advocacy Center (ELAC) : Phone: (313) 937-8291, nlsmichigan.org/elder-law/
 

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