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For many people, follow up appointments or physical visits with their doctor can feel difficult or taxing on their bodies or their schedules. For those who feel like that, telemedicine may help support them in between visits with their clinicians. Telemedicine, also called telehealth services, got started with the infrequent two-way television consultations that were… Read more »

Today, the need for instant access to healthcare services is in high demand. With telehealth, it’s possible to reimagine the physician visit and transform it into a house call without having to travel to an office. The concept of the virtual visit is something that’s been around for several decades, and the use of telemedicine… Read more »

There are a lot of misconceptions about Palliative Care. The misconceptions serve as an issue, as it discourages people who are struggling with serious illnesses from seeking treatment that could substantially improve their quality of life. Instead of falling prey to myths and misconceptions, patients and their caregivers, including older adults in San Luis Obispo… Read more »

Although no one wants to think about being homebound and isolated while recovering from injury or sickness, many would still prefer to recover at home over moving to a facility. Not all individuals are equally amenable to leaving home to become the resident of a rehabilitation or nursing center. Many residents of San Luis Obispo… Read more »

San Luis Obispo, CA is a great place to live, and not just because of the climate and abundant natural beauty in the area. Older adults and others who need support find that the local community cares for one another. At Wilshire Health & Community Services, we put our patients and their families first with… Read more »