Caregiving
Highlighting the importance of addressing auditory health across all age groups including aging populations, and its significant impacts on quality of life. Awareness and routine hearing checks are essential to address this universal issue effectively. Recorded on October 10, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order…
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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…
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Debbie Howard kicked off this episode by pointing out the benefits of embracing aging workforce members in terms of both corporate profitability and productivity, as well as in terms of employee engagement. Sally Pace commented about the demographic imperative within the context of our aging population and the advantages of multi- and inter-generational collaboration within…
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Linda Sherman kicked off this Smart Home episode and asked Mary Furlong to make some introductory comments. David Eby introduced Cooktop Safety, a predictive and preventive technology for kitchen fires, emphasizing its low cost and scalability. Francisco Lasta discussed inclusive design in public architecture, highlighting the importance of technology in supporting diverse needs. Cameron Carter…
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Don’t miss this special episode with Eloy van Hal co-founder of The Hogeweyk and Mary Pitsch co-founder of Livasu Village. Do you want to visit The Hogeweyk? Learn more about what that entails. Important facility planning considerations especially for countries that traditionally lock in dementia patients. Eloy shared the development of The Hogeweyk, a dementia…
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In this episode, we continued to explore caregiver friendly products and services in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Recorded on November 14, 2024, this show featured (in order of appearance): Natalie Elliott Handy, CEO, CareForward and Heroes Caring for Heroes on PBS and Confessions of a…
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This Project Updates episode included unique solutions for dementia care, hearing aid insertion support, physical and occupational therapy support and a grant offering. Recorded on July 7, 2022, this episode is part of our Project Updates series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Grace Andruszkiewicz, Director of Marketing (through July 2024), Intuition Robotics-ElliQ…
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In this episode, we explore innovative caregiver friendly products and services that support family caregivers – and their care receivers – in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. A broad range of resources (both tech and analog) are required to manage the diverse needs of…
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Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ginger Griggs, VP and Chief People Officer, Excellence At Work K.K. Japan Times 9-5-24 Challenges Japan Is Having with Aging Workers by Erica Yokoyama Discussion included immigration; demographics: elderly taking care of the more elderly Presented…
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Important authors explain hospice and palliative care. Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series. And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance. Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC, Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to…
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