Health & Wellness: step-by-step guides
Step-by-step help using patient portals, telehealth visits and health apps. Tech how-tos only; ask your doctor about health questions.
These guides show how to use the technology. For questions about your health or medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number).
- How to Join a Doctor’s Video Visit (Telehealth)
Get ready for and join a doctor’s video visit, step by step. - How to Refill a Prescription Online
Request a prescription refill in your pharmacy’s app or website. - How to Set Up Emergency Contacts and Medical ID
Add emergency contacts and health notes responders can see. - How to Set Up Medication Reminders on Your Phone
Get a reminder on your phone when it’s time to take a medicine. - How to Read Small Print with Your Phone’s Magnifier
Use your phone’s camera as a magnifying glass to read medicine labels, menus, and bills. - How to Turn On Emergency SOS and Fall Detection
Turn on Emergency SOS, and fall detection on a watch, to call for help fast. - How to Use Your Doctor’s Patient Portal
Sign in to your doctor’s portal to see results and send messages. - How to Track Your Steps and Walking on Your Phone
See your daily steps on your phone, and choose who can see them. - How to Share Health Info With a Family Member or Caregiver
Share health info safely with a family member or caregiver. - How Can I Exercise My Brain with Tech?
Free puzzle and word games for your phone or tablet, plus game systems to buy, and how to set them up. - How Do I Use AirPods Pro 3 as a Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection?
Turn on the Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, Conversation Boost, and Hearing Protection on AirPods Pro 3 or Pro 2. - How Do I Compare Medicare Plans on Medicare.gov?
Use the free Medicare.gov Plan Finder to compare plans during Open Enrollment.
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