Ensuring a smooth relocation and continuity of care with telehealth

(Source – news.va.gov)

Relocating across the country can be challenging. Adapting to a new home and community while transitioning to a new health care team adds to the complexity.

This was especially true for a 65-year-old Veteran residing at the Reno VA Community Living Center in Nevada. Recently, he underwent an above-the-knee amputation and was working with his VA care team to receive a prosthetic leg. Creating a custom prosthesis takes weeks, followed by additional weeks of physical therapy after fitting. Complicating this process, the Veteran needed to move to northern Virginia to live with his family. Continue reading here…

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