Caregiving
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,…
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…
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 (recorded on March 7, 2024) is part of the CES Highlights Series and…
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.…
Studies have shown that laughter has medicinal benefits and film (streaming, theatre, broadcast TV or the LaughMD app) is a great way to deliver that. We heard the inside story on The War with Grandpa. And a wise perspective on how TV series longevity has changed over time. Recorded on December 7, 2023, this episode…
Susan Golden Sc.D. discussed her book “Stage, Not Age,” emphasizing the $28 trillion global market for older adults by 2050. She highlighted the importance of design with, not for, older adults, citing Best Buy’s VR training for sales staff and Nike’s continuous athlete strategy. Susan also talked about the need for a caregiver connector and…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Forbes 9-19-24 Age Wave Crashing Around Us by Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarazeffgeber/2024/09/19/the-age-wave-is-crashing-around-us/ Contains the John Hartford report Presented by…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Fortune Well 8-20-24 Four Ways Women Can Make the Most of Their ‘Longevity Bonus’ by Alexa Mikhail Features Maddy Dychtwald, author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspain, and…
Our Project Updates topic allows us to bring together speakers with different specialties. We were pleased to have Mary Furlong, longevity economy thought leader, introduce Sean Liu and Jason Wei. Sean Liu from PingCares discussed their wearable technology for older adults, emphasizing emergency calling, GPS tracking, mood monitoring, and vitals tracking. Jason (Jay) Wei from…
This episode honored Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month! Bill Uniowski from Zinnia TV discussed their platform, which offers over 200 immersive videos designed for people with dementia, helping with engagement, anxiety reduction, and daily living activities. Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist and Koelsch Communities executive, gave us a 10 minute summary of a recent one…
