Caregiving

MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

Wellness with MiM, MemoMate, 1 True Health, Ventus Concierge

By Debbie Howard / November 7, 2024

In this engaging discussion, we heard about three innovative AI-driven products and one high touch analog service – each of which contributes to wellness in its own way. Recorded on August 29, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness and the Project Updates Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. David Bosnak,…

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Caregiver Selfcare with Sherri Snelling and Ellen MacKay

Caregiver Selfcare with Sherri Snelling and Ellen MacKay

By Debbie Howard / November 3, 2024

Kicking off August as National Wellness Month, our guests offered valuable insights and practical advice for caregiver wellness, providing actionable steps for caregivers to enhance their mental and physical health. Recorded on August 1, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. Sherry Snelling, CEO…

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Self-Care Planning, Respite and Ayurvedic Practice

Self-Care Planning, Respite and Ayurvedic Practice

By Debbie Howard / November 2, 2024

In this episode, we learned about the importance of planning for all aspects of caregiving as part of ensuring your own self-care needs as a caregiver (or caregiver to be), Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle practice as a proven tool for self-care, and dementia-friendly cruise travel as a respite option that benefits both caregivers and care…

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Caregiver Friendly Products CareGlider Adaptive Equipment Corner Remember2

Caregiver Friendly Products with CareGlider, Adaptive Equipment Corner and Remember2

By Debbie Howard / November 1, 2024

In this episode, we heard about a new light-weight mobility option that makes it effortless for caregivers to push their care receivers without injury (even uphill!), along with a variety of physical therapist recommended innovations, and a new AI-generated caregiver support assistant. Recorded on July 18, 2024. This episode is part of the Caregiver Friendly…

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Caregiver Friendly Products

Caregiver Friendly Products 7-11-24

By Debbie Howard / October 31, 2024

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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Dementia with DementiaDarling, VoiceLove and Loop Village

Dementia with DementiaDarling, VoiceLove and Loop Village

By Debbie Howard / October 29, 2024

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).…

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HOP into Homecare Thrive Pavilion Manage My Things

HOP into Homecare, Thrive Pavilion and Manage My Things Project Updates

By Linda Sherman / October 26, 2024

We discussed with Monica Virk, MD the need for tailored training and orientation programs for home health professionals, emphasizing the importance of adapting to unique microcultures and using technology to create personalized training. Robert Signore highlighted the potential of virtual reality to combat social isolation and improve older adults’ lives, highlighting the importance of meaningful…

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News for the Ages Japan Aging Workforce, Kamala Harris Proposal Elder Care Costs 10-22-24

Japan Aging Workforce, Kamala Harris Proposal Elder Care Costs, Aging In Place Challenges 10-22-24

By Linda Sherman / October 23, 2024

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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Parkinson’s Products and Advocacy

Parkinson’s Products and Advocacy with APDA, SteadiSpoon, Comfort Linen, Rebloom Center

By Linda Sherman / October 22, 2024

This episode is a continuation of our April 11th episode focused on products and advocacy for Parkinson’s disease in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Parkinson’s Day. Desiree Mearns discussed the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s (APDA) efforts, including a live well symposium in Boca Raton. Raleigh Dewan introduced SteadySpoon, a mechanical utensil stabilizer with 95%…

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Parkinson’s Steadiwear NexStride & Advocacy

Parkinson’s Products and Advocacy with Maria De Leon MD, Bruce McIntyre, Emile Maamary and Sidney Collin

By Linda Sherman / October 21, 2024

This episode honoring Parkinson’s Awareness Month focused on Parkinson’s products and advocacy, featuring discussions on various technologies and support systems. Emile Maamary introduced the Steadiwear glove, designed to reduce hand tremors in both Parkinson’s and essential tremor, with the Steadi-3 version* set for April 2025 delivery. Bruce McIntyre highlighted the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance’s support groups,…

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