Caregiving

Smart Home with Mary Furlong, David Eby, Francisco Lasta, Cameron Carter

By Linda Sherman / December 5, 2024

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…

Dementia Friendly Villages The Hogeweyk and Livasu

By Linda Sherman / November 21, 2024

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…

CareForward, CaringonDemand and Keep in Mind Caregiving Services

By Linda Sherman / November 14, 2024

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…

Caregiver Friendly Care Managers, GUIDE program, Bedsheets

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 2024

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…

Hearing Innovations with Charlotte Yeh

By Debbie Howard / November 11, 2024

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…

Aging Workforce Benefits

By Debbie Howard / November 10, 2024

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…

Fitness, Brain Health and Caregiver Self-Care

By Linda Sherman / November 9, 2024

Our theme was fitness, wellness, and self-care, highlighting the importance of maintaining strength and balance, especially during Healthy Aging Month. Eric Levitan discussed Vivo’s online, interactive strength training classes, emphasizing their affordability ($12 – $20 per class) and the benefits of social engagement. Dr. Krystal Culler from the Virtual Brain Health Center stressed the importance…

Falls Prevention

By Linda Sherman / November 8, 2024

In this special Falls Prevention show, we had two featured speakers and five pre-scheduled expert commenters on stage. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The National Council on Aging led 17th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week was September 18-24, 2024. GaitBetter, a medical device, transforms treadmills into smart gait training systems, improving balance and cognitive…

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,…

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…