Robert (Bob) Kramer has many important things to say about the future of "seniors housing". The current role of the boomer in this arena is often recent or current experience choosing and managing their parents' assisted living facility residence. Not that long from now, we boomers will be making … [Read more...] about Robert Kramer NIC Founder Advice to Boomers and Seniors Housing Insights
Conferences: Aging in America
The Aging in America ASA conferences are essential coverage for Boomer Tech Talk. San Francisco May 2018, New Orleans 2019 and upcoming Atlanta 2020 are the primary sources of our most recent articles.
Silvia Vergani: IDEO Design Tips for Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space
Silvia Vergani, Director of Design Research for IDEO and co-lead of IDEO Health and Wellness practice, presented at the What's Next Boomer Business Summit March 28, 2018 in San Francisco in an excellent featured analyst session called: Play, Sensuality and Fear: Designing Human Centered Solutions … [Read more...] about Silvia Vergani: IDEO Design Tips for Entrepreneurs in the Aging Space
CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights
Stephen Ewell, Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Interviewed by Linda Sherman, Managing Editor, Boomer Tech Talk Filmed at the American Society on Aging (ASA) annual Aging in America conference (AiA18) in San Francisco March 26, 2018 Steve Ewell spoke at the … [Read more...] about CTA Foundation: Accessible Tech for Older Adults & Disabilities, and CES Insights
NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging
National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) by NORC at the University of Chicago Linda Sherman, Boomer Tech Talk, interviewer Louise Hawkley, Ph.D, Senior Research Scientist Jen Hanis-Martin, Ph.D, Research Scientist NORC at the University of Chicago NSHAP had an exhibitor … [Read more...] about NORC NSHAP Research Funded by National Institute on Aging
Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes
As we saw in the Aging in America 2018 session on How to Reduce Senior Bullying, the topic of distressing and harmful interactions between older adults is of keen interest to professionals in the field of aging. Dr. Eilon Caspi presented a very relevant poster during the Aging in America … [Read more...] about Prevention of Distressing and Harmful Resident-to-Resident Interactions in Dementia in Long-Term Care Homes
How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference
Bullying Elimination Training Program for Staff and Older Adults Aging in America 2018 conference hosted by American Society on Aging. Session 2pm March 29, Golden Gate 6, Hilton Union Square, SF Patrick Arbore, EdD Director and Founder, CESP and Grief Related Services, Institute on … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Bullying Between Older Adults AiA18 Conference
Website Design for Older Adults
It is shocking how many websites aimed at a 50+ audience are inappropriately designed. This article is a work in progress as we continue to seek examples of websites that are well designed for older adults while sharing guidelines that have been put forth for aging friendly sites. Building … [Read more...] about Website Design for Older Adults
How to Write For the 50 Plus Online Marketplace
I presented a content creation session at BlogWorld NYC in May 2011 called How to Write For and Engage the 50 Plus Marketplace Online. If 50 plus consumers are of interest to your business, cause or study, you should find the slides here of value. When I write for Boomer Tech Talk, my focus is on … [Read more...] about How to Write For the 50 Plus Online Marketplace
Why You Should Attend Affiliate Summit West
A good conference delivers education and networking. Affiliate Summit West does both well. Learn from the best in the conference sessions as well as private conversations. Since it is impossible to be everywhere at once, choose a conference pass that includes session video … [Read more...] about Why You Should Attend Affiliate Summit West
