Posts by Debbie Howard
Caregiver Friendly Products 7-11-24
Our conversation centered around the development and importance of caregiver-friendly products for individuals with dementia, as well as cutting-edge products and services designed to support aging individuals in their homes. Speakers discussed the potential of AI-driven solutions to simplify and improve caregiving for aging adult caregiving, and the potential of mobile technology to enhance caregiver…
Read MoreDementia with DementiaDarling, VoiceLove and Loop Village
In this episode, we discussed dementia, Alzheimer’s and brain health as part of June’s recognition of these important aspects of aging and health. We heard from DementiaDarling Carrie Aalberts, an educator and advocate in the dementia landscape, which addresses the needs of 1 in 3 older adults (somewhere between seven and 11 million, at minimum).…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products with Rhonda Klug, Allyson Schrier, Bill Uniowski, Tim Charles and Ryan Herd
How companies, innovators, and communities are building caregiver-friendly offerings – with special attention to Alzheimer’s & dementia as we wrap up the month of November – the month for recognizing both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Nearly half of U.S. caregivers support someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia; with ~53M caregivers (AARP, 2020), that’s…
Read MoreAsia Longevity and AgeTech with Living Best, Technogym and Ekso Bionics
Our discussion today included three companies that exhibited at the Ageing Asia 2024 Innovation Forum in Singapore: Living Best agetech accelerator (from Japan), Techno Gym – an at-home or in-fitness-center workout solution for optimal fitness, and Ekso Bionics – which is redefining the fit and function of exoskeletons used for mobility and rehabilitation. Carol Chiang,…
Read MoreAsia Longevity and Agetech with Ageing Asia, McLean Care, Alphind Healthcare
In this episode, we heard from Janice Chia, head of the Ageing Asia Innovation Forum annual event where the theme for 2024 was “Redefining Care – Activating Communities of the Future.” Some of the real solutions exhibiting at the show are McLean (providing ways through which aging adults can receive the care they need even…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products with Dignity Pajamas, KinCapsule and Miracle Dressing
In this episode, we heard about upscale, adaptive pajamas that enhance comfort and emotional satisfaction for the care receiver with limited mobility, as well as functionality and usability for the caregiver (whether professional or family level). We also discussed a private digital platform on which you can preserve your life story and legacy (via audio,…
Read MoreCaregiver Friendly Products with CareLink360 and Shower Bay
In this episode, we discussed an intergenerational communications platform that creates lasting connections by being a simple, safe, and effective way to connect aging adults with family, friends and care teams. In addition to video chat and photo sharing, through the touchscreen users can access a wide range of health and wellness tools, helping you…
Read MoreCES 2024 Highlights Part 7- Holographic Beaming, Shareable and Secure Medical Records, Legacy Storytelling with Ease
This episode’s discussion features innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including holographic beaming anywhere in the world, a medical records organization platform that improves health outcomes, and an easier way for older loved ones to tell their stories. This show was recorded on March 7, 2024, and included the following guests in…
Read MoreCES 2024 Highlights Part 6 – Easy Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Macular Degeneration Visual Aid, Stadium Sports Experience Accessibility Enhancement, Care Platform with Self-care Built In
In this episode, join us as we feature innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): a new alternative to ease the sleep apnea diagnostics journey, a VR solution for improving vision with macular degeneration, a stadium-style sports experience for the vision-impaired, and a care platform that helps both care receivers AND their caregivers.…
Read MoreCES 2024 Highlights Part 5 – Heart Health Monitoring, Empathetic Companion Robotics, Remote Patient Monitoring Utilizing Coordinated Care in Rural Areas
This episode highlights innovations from this year’s 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including a revolutionary way of monitoring heart health, a robot that can read and react to human facial expressions, and a possible remote patient monitoring ecosystem that can help address medical professional shortages in rural areas. This show (recorded on February 15, 2024)…
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